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Trusted Signatures Zapier Integration

Sign PDFs without code using our Zapier integration and get the Adobe Acrobat green checkmark.

Table of Contents

  1. What You Can Do
  2. Prerequisites
  3. Step-by-Step Setup
  4. Field Reference
  5. Common Use Cases
  6. Testing & Troubleshooting
  7. Support

What You Can Do with the Zapier Integration

Automate PDF signing workflows:

  • Sign PDFs from Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive
  • Trigger signing when e.g., a form submits, or spreadsheet updates
  • Send signed PDFs via email, Slack, or cloud storage
  • Get Adobe Acrobat green checkmark verification for compliance

Prerequisites

  • Zapier account (free or paid)
  • Trusted Signatures account with API access
  • Basic Zapier knowledge (creating Zaps, connecting apps)
  • PDF source (Google Drive, form uploads, etc.)

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Step 1: Create Your Trigger

Choose your PDF source (Google Drive, form submission, etc.). This triggers when new PDFs need signing.

Step 2: Configure PDF Source

Set up your PDF source trigger. Common sources:
  • Google Drive: New file in folder
  • Forms: New form submission with PDF
  • Email: New email attachment
  • Dropbox/OneDrive: New file upload

Step 3: Add Trusted Signatures Action

Authentication Setup:
  1. Go to Trusted Signatures Dashboard
  2. Create a new API Key with a descriptive name
  3. Copy the API Key ID and API Key
  4. In Zapier, paste these into the authentication fields
  5. When you're done, the fields should be configured

Step 4: Configure PDF Signing

Required Fields:
  • PDF To Sign: Select from previous step
  • Filename: Original name or custom

Step 5: Set Up Output Destination

Popular Destinations:
  • Email: Send as attachment
  • Google Drive: Save to folder
  • Slack: Share in channel
  • Dropbox: Upload to folder
Use the signed PDF file from the previous step.

Field Reference

Sign PDF Action Fields

FieldRequiredDescriptionExample
PDF File✅PDF file to signFrom Google Drive trigger
Filename✅Output filenamecontract (signed).pdf

Common Use Cases

1. Contract Workflow

Trigger: New Google Docs → PDF in Drive
Action: Sign PDF
Output: Email to client + save to “Signed Contracts” folder

2. Form Processing

Trigger: New Typeform submission with PDF
Action: Sign PDF
Output: Send via Slack notification

3. Compliance Documents

Trigger: New file in “Pending” folder
Action: Sign with timestamp
Output: Move to “Completed” folder

Testing & Troubleshooting

Testing Your Zap

  1. Use Zapier’s “Test” button for each step
  2. Check that PDF file transfers correctly
  3. Verify signed PDF has green checkmark in Adobe Acrobat
  4. Confirm output destination receives file

Common Errors

Authentication Failed

  • Verify API Key ID and API Key are correct
  • Check API key hasn’t expired

PDF Processing Error

  • Confirm file is a valid PDF

File Not Found

  • Ensure PDF file field is mapped correctly
  • Check file permissions in source system
  • Verify file exists when Zap runs

Support

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