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title: "Using the DocuSign integration"
slug: "using-the-docusign-integration"
description: "Integrate DocuSign with Cintra People HR to request e-signatures on Employee Records, streamlining document management and enhancing efficiency."
updated: 2026-05-19T13:57:40Z
published: 2026-05-19T13:57:40Z
canonical: "help.cintra.co.uk/using-the-docusign-integration"
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# Using the DocuSign integration

Available in:

**HR Essentials**

**HR Advanced**

Who can do this:

**HR Manager**

### **About**

The DocuSign integration with Cintra People HR will allow you to request electronic signatures on your Employee Records in Cintra People HR.

You will benefit from the following:

- Request e-signatures from employees on existing Employee Records
- Request e-signatures from employees when uploading new Employee Records
- Store these documents on the Employee Profile

> [!WARNING]
> Your DocuSign account must be "Business Pro" or higher. Alternatively, you can purchase a "DocuSign Connect" bolt-on.

If you haven't already, you can set up the DocuSign integration by following the instructions in our support guide [here](/docs/setting-up-the-docusign-integration).

### **Request e-signatures on existing Employee Records**

To add an e-signature through DocuSign onto an Employee Record that already exists in Cintra People HR, go to the document and click the pencil icon.

> [!WARNING]
> You can only add DocuSign signatures to MS Word or PDF files. The output of the DocuSign document will always be a PDF.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/204017220374.png)

Once you have opened the Employee Record, click the **Request DocuSign Signature** button in the top corner.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/204017220375.png)

A dialog will open detailing the next steps - to send the DocuSign signature request, click Yes.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/image-1773922136035.png)

You'll then see a confirmation on the screen that the signature request has been sent.

The employee will receive an email from DocuSign inviting them to sign the document - the signature submission will take place in DocuSign.

Once the employee has provided their signature, you'll receive an email from DocuSign.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/image-1773922223302.png)

### **Request e-signatures when uploading new Employee Records**

To add an e-signature to a new Employee Record, go to the Employee Record Category and click **Create New Record.**

Upload your document and tick **Request eSignature via DocuSign?** then click **Next**.

**![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/image-1773922271359.png)**

Complete the form with information about the document and click Upload. You'll then receive a confirmation message.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/image-1773922305562.png)

The employee will receive an email from DocuSign inviting them to sign the document - the signature submission will take place in DocuSign.

Once the employee has provided their signature, you'll receive an email from DocuSign.