Welcome to Documenso Documentation
The open-source DocuSign alternative. Learn how to send documents for signature, build integrations, and deploy your own instance.
Quick Start
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End Users
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Key Features
Powerful document signing capabilities, fully open source
Electronic Signatures
Legally binding e-signatures with full audit trails and certificate support
Document Templates
Create reusable templates with pre-configured fields and recipients
Team Collaboration
Manage documents across your organization with teams and SSO
Developer API
Full REST API with webhooks for seamless integration into your apps
Self-Hosted
Deploy on your own infrastructure with Docker, Kubernetes, or Railway
Open Source
Fully transparent codebase licensed under AGPL-3.0 with active community
Popular Resources
Understanding the Signing Workflow
Learn how documents flow from creation to final signature
Deploy with Docker
Get Documenso running on your own server in under 5 minutes
Documents API
Create, send, and manage documents programmatically
E-Signature Compliance
Learn about ESIGN, eIDAS, and electronic signature regulations
Community & Support
Get help and connect with the Documenso community
GitHub Discussions
Report Issues
Contributing
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Whether you’re an end user, developer, or self-hosting enthusiast, Documenso has everything you need for secure document signing.
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