Automatic vs Manual
By default, SignatureAPI automatically creates ceremonies and sends authentication links via email. You might prefer to create ceremonies manually if you need to:- Control when emails are sent.
- Redirect recipients to another site after completing the ceremony.
Manual Ceremony Creation
To manually create a ceremony, set the recipient’s Ceremony Creation tomanual
when creating the envelope. SignatureAPI will not create the ceremony or send emails automatically.

email_link
authentication method.
You can also set a redirect_url
to direct recipients to another website after they complete the ceremony.
See the reference links at the bottom of this page to learn how to manually create a ceremony using the API or other platforms.
Audit Log
When recipients click the email link, they are automatically authenticated, and SignatureAPI records the timestamp for auditing purposes. The audit log indicates when email link authentication is used:Email Customization
SignatureAPI emails have a standard template. You can customize the following:- Email subject (taken from the envelope title)
- Email message body (taken from the envelope message)
- Email language (taken from the envelope language)
title
: Dummy Agreementmessage
: Please review the agreement at your convenience and provide your electronic signature.