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NStephens
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
New email verification for client?
For the first time today, when I sent a reusable link to a client it prompts them to verify their email first. They have to enter their email, Dropbox Sign sends them an email, they have to go the em...
- 2 years ago
Hi NStephens, sorry to jump in here!
This is expected.
For security and tracking purposes, a signature request sent via a link requires the signer to verify their email address first. This will enable us to verify ownership of their account for identity and authentication purposes. You are not able to bypass this step as it is necessary for us to be able to provide you with a transaction history.
I hope this clarifies!
Walter
2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hey NStephens, thanks for posting on our Community.
May i ask if this client of yours has a Dropbox/Dropbox Sign account associated with the email you used to send them the link to sign your document?
Let me know more and we'll take it from there.
- NStephens2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
No they do not
- Megan2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi NStephens, sorry to jump in here!
This is expected.
For security and tracking purposes, a signature request sent via a link requires the signer to verify their email address first. This will enable us to verify ownership of their account for identity and authentication purposes. You are not able to bypass this step as it is necessary for us to be able to provide you with a transaction history.
I hope this clarifies!
- NStephens2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Thanks!
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