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05. Sender: βš™οΈβž• Create or Edit Roles in eSignaturesOnline: Giving People the Right Permissions! πŸ”‘

Add a role before you can perform. ⚠️

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Written by ROBIN BAKSHI
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Click on Role βš™οΈ

Access the Roles Management area.

Remember: you need to set up a role before you can assign it to someone. 🀝

Create a New Role βž•

Create a new role with specific permissions.

This is for new roles like "HR," "Witness," or "CEO" πŸ‘‘

Edit an Existing Role πŸ“

Adjust the permissions of a role you have already created.

You can change things like who can sign or what information is visible. πŸ‘€

Introduction:

This article explains how to set up roles in eSignatureOnline. This makes sure that each person has the correct permissions and access. πŸš€


Steps:

  1. Click on Role Icon βš™οΈ: When you click on the "Roles" icon with the gear βš™οΈ, you open the Roles Management area. πŸšͺ

    Please Note: The Images may look different from the actual image. This image is only added for illustration purposes only. πŸ–ΌοΈ

  2. Edit an Existing Role πŸ“: To change an existing role (like "Witness" or "HR"), simply click the blue edit icon πŸ“ next to the role name.

    Please Note: The Images may look different from the actual image. This image is only added for illustration purposes only. πŸ–ΌοΈ

  3. Create a New Role βž•: To create a brand-new role, click the Create Role button βž• at the top of the "List Roles" section.

    Please Note: The Images may look different from the actual image. This image is only added for illustration purposes only. πŸ–ΌοΈ

  4. Fill in Role Details: Whether you're creating or editing, you'll see a pop-up with several options. πŸ“‹

    • Title: Give your role a clear title, like "Sales" or "Operations." 🏷️

    • Hide Email/Phone: Check this box if you don't want the signer's contact information to be visible. πŸ™ˆ

    • Anyone Can Sign: This allows any signer to use the signature for this role. πŸ–ŠοΈ

    • Email Required: Requires an email address for anyone assigned to this role. πŸ“§

    • Phone Required: Requires a phone number for anyone assigned to this role. πŸ“±

    • Show Link in Document Signer Page: If checked, a link will be shown for this role on the signer page. πŸ”—

    • Observer: This person will only get a notification and can follow up on the document; they cannot sign. πŸ‘€

    • Department: You can select a specific department from the dropdown menu to link this role to. 🏒

      Please Note: The Images may look different from the actual image. This image is only added for illustration purposes only. πŸ–ΌοΈ

    • Default Signer Name: You can set a default name for this role, which will automatically fill in for new signers. ✍️

  5. Save Your Changes: Once you've set the permissions, click Save Role to apply your changes. βœ”οΈ


Key Benefits of Roles:

  • Control Permissions: Decide what each role can do in eSignatureOnline. πŸ”

  • Streamlined Workflow: Make sure the right people have the right tools. πŸ› οΈ

  • Organized and Tidy: Manage your users and teams efficiently. 🧹

Things to Remember:

  • You need to set up a role before you can assign it to a person! πŸš€

  • A new role will show up in your "List Roles" section after you save it. πŸ“„

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