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# E-signature

# E-signature {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Sign electronic documents from any desktop or mobile device with e-signature.
E-signature is a scoped application that enables users to sign managed documents or knowledge
articles with their typed or drawn e-signature, credentials, or as an acknowledgment.

## Get started {#e-signature__section_swh_dpp_vbc}

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| [ActivateActivate e-signature.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/A5hfDrnLNiJYCecFOE_xYQ "You can activate the e-signature plugin (com.snc.esign) if you have the admin role. This plugin includes demo data and activates related plugins if they are not already active.") | [UseCreate or modify e-signature templates.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/M9_bMgNygdSmxk7bwTncUg "Users with the assigned e-signature roles can create templates for documents that require an electronic signature.") | [ReferenceLearn about the components installed with e-signature.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/mViKQK78Xm2A__e9QyY2Aw "Activating the e-signature plugin installs additional roles and tables.") |
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## Troubleshoot and get help {#e-signature__section_mkd_3gh_jxbxlllkj}

* [ServiceNow Community forums](https://www.servicenow.com/community/)
* [Search the Known Error Portal for known error articles](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0597477)
* [Contact Customer Service and Support](https://support.servicenow.com/now?draw=case)
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* **[Activating e-signature](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/A5hfDrnLNiJYCecFOE_xYQ)**   
  You can activate the e-signature plugin (com.snc.esign) if you have the admin role. This plugin includes demo data and activates related plugins if they are not already active.
* **[Using e-signature](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/M9_bMgNygdSmxk7bwTncUg)**   
  Users with the assigned e-signature roles can create templates for documents that require an electronic signature.
* **[E-signature reference](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/mViKQK78Xm2A__e9QyY2Aw)**   
  Activating the e-signature plugin installs additional roles and tables.