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Version: 4.32

Getting started with Signtrust

Overview​

Signtrust is Redtrust's web-based signing tool. With Signtrust, you can sign documents from any device using the digital certificates you stored in Redtrust. This tutorial will help any Redtrust user get started with Signtrust.

Step 1: Access Signtrust​

Administrators: Access the admin console and follow these steps:

  1. Check whether your license includes the Signtrust module.

    1. Go to System > Unit > License.
    2. In the Unit settings and status section, see if Signtrust is listed in green under Available modules.

  2. Configure the domains you want to have access to Signtrust.

    1. Go to Access > Domains.
    2. Select the domain you want to give access to Signtrust, for example local.users.
    3. In the new window select Signtrust from the General tab.

Users: Access your personal area at

https://REDTRUST_IP_ADDRESS/personal/login

You can also access by selecting Personal area when right-clicking the agent icon in the taskbar.

Signtrust appears in the navigation bar of your personal area.

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If your are using the Redtrust agent, you can access Signtrust by right-clicking any local PDF file and selecting Sign with Signtrust

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If you don’t see Signtrust, contact your Redtrust representative to include it in your license.

Step 2: Sign a document​

Follow these steps to sign a document.

  1. Go to Signtrust and drag and drop (or select) the document you need to sign.

  2. In the document viewer, click the blue edition icon and configure the signature. Click Save and use to save your configuration for future use.

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    For more information on the configuration options, check the Signature settings.

  3. If you haven't configured a default certificate, you’ll see a yellow warning banner at the top of the document. Click Select and choose your preferred certificate.

  4. Click the green check icon. After the successful notification, download the file when prompted.

Summary​

With Signtrust, you can sign documents from any device using the certificates stored in Redtrust. In this guide, you configured your signature, and signed a document. You're now ready to use Signtrust for secure, remote signing whenever you need it.