check before: 2024-08-01
Product:
SharePoint, SharePoint Premium, Syntex
Platform:
Android, Germany, iOS, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft SharePoint eSignature service is expanding to the UK, Canada, and all EU countries, with rollouts beginning in August 2024 for the UK and Canada, and November 2024 for EU countries. Users in these regions will be able to request and add eSignatures on documents directly via SharePoint online.
Details:
Updated October 17, 2024: We have updated the list of countries below to include all EU countries. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft SharePoint eSignature allows users to easily request eSignatures on a PDF document via SharePoint online. Signers can easily add their electronic signature. Signed documents are saved securely back to SharePoint.
As communicated in MC690925 (Updated) SharePoint eSignature electronic signature service (November 2023), SharePoint eSignature is currently available in the United States. With this rollout, eSignature is coming soon to the United Kingdom, Canada, and these European countries:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
[When this will happen:]
We will begin rolling out to the UK, Canada in August 2024, and the European countries in this message in early November 2024 (previously early October).
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-06-11
updated:
2024-10-18
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summary for non-techies**
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User Adoption Challenges
Users may face difficulties adapting to the new eSignature feature without proper training, leading to decreased productivity and frustration.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/syntex/esignature-overview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/syntex/esignature-overview, https://adoption-dev.azurewebsites.net/sharepoint-premium/esignature/
Integration Issues
Existing third-party eSignature plugins may conflict with the new SharePoint eSignature service, causing disruptions in document workflows.
- roles: Document Managers, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/syntex/esignature-setup, https://adoption-dev.azurewebsites.net/sharepoint-premium/esignature/
Increased Support Requests
The rollout may lead to a surge in support requests as users encounter issues or have questions about the new feature, straining IT resources.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/syntex/esignature-setup#turn-off-esignature" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/syntex/esignature-setup#turn-off-esignature, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/syntex/esignature-overview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/syntex/esignature-overview
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you're running a law firm or managing a team, and you need to get important documents signed by clients or partners. Traditionally, this might involve printing out documents, signing them, scanning them back into your system, and emailing them. It's a bit like having to mail a letter instead of sending an email—more steps, more time, and more hassle.
Now, think of Microsoft SharePoint's new eSignature feature as a digital courier service that simplifies this process. Instead of dealing with paper, you can send a document directly through SharePoint, where the recipient can sign it electronically. Once signed, the document is automatically saved back into your SharePoint system, much like how an email automatically lands in your inbox. This makes the process faster, more efficient, and secure.
Previously, if you wanted to use eSignatures with SharePoint, you might have needed to rely on third-party services, similar to hiring an external courier company. With this new feature, it's like having an in-house courier that integrates seamlessly with your existing systems, making it easier and more cost-effective.
Starting in August 2024, this service will be available in the UK and Canada, and by November 2024, it will roll out to all EU countries. If you're using SharePoint Premium, you'll need to enable this feature, but if you sign up after the rollout, it will be enabled by default. This is akin to getting a new phone plan where international calling is already included, rather than having to add it on separately.
In summary, the SharePoint eSignature feature streamlines the signing process, saving time and reducing the need for physical paperwork, much like how online banking has reduced the need to visit a bank branch. This change is designed to make document management more efficient and is part of a broader trend towards digital transformation in business operations.
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2024-10-18 | MC Messages | Updated September 26, 2024: We have updated the list of countries below to include all EU countries. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft SharePoint eSignature allows users to easily request eSignatures on a PDF document via SharePoint online. Signers can easily add their electronic signature. Signed documents are saved securely back to SharePoint. As communicated in MC690925 (Updated) SharePoint eSignature electronic signature service (November 2023), SharePoint eSignature is currently available in the United States. With this rollout, eSignature is coming soon to the United Kingdom, Canada, and these European countries: Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden [When this will happen:] We will begin rolling out to the UK, Canada in August 2024, and the European countries in this message in early October 2024 (previously late September). | Updated October 17, 2024: We have updated the list of countries below to include all EU countries. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft SharePoint eSignature allows users to easily request eSignatures on a PDF document via SharePoint online. Signers can easily add their electronic signature. Signed documents are saved securely back to SharePoint. As communicated in MC690925 (Updated) SharePoint eSignature electronic signature service (November 2023), SharePoint eSignature is currently available in the United States. With this rollout, eSignature is coming soon to the United Kingdom, Canada, and these European countries: Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden [When this will happen:] We will begin rolling out to the UK, Canada in August 2024, and the European countries in this message in early November 2024 (previously early October). |
2024-10-18 | MC Last Updated | 09/27/2024 18:25:45 | 2024-10-17T20:36:58Z |
2024-10-18 | MC Summary | Microsoft SharePoint eSignature service will soon be available in Canada, the UK, and all EU countries, with rollouts beginning in August 2024 for the UK and Canada, and October 2024 for European countries. This service allows for easy eSignature requests and secure storage of signed documents in SharePoint. Organizations in supported regions will be able to configure and use this feature, which will be on by default for new SharePoint Premium sign-ups post-rollout. Existing users will need to enable it manually. | Microsoft SharePoint eSignature service is expanding to the UK, Canada, and all EU countries, with rollouts beginning in August 2024 for the UK and Canada, and November 2024 for EU countries. Users in these regions will be able to request and add eSignatures on documents directly via SharePoint online. |
2024-09-28 | MC Messages | Updated August 2, 2024: We have updated the timing below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft SharePoint eSignature allows users to easily request eSignatures on a PDF document via SharePoint online. Signers can easily add their electronic signature. Signed documents are saved securely back to SharePoint. As communicated in MC690925 (Updated) SharePoint eSignature electronic signature service (November 2023), SharePoint eSignature is currently available in the United States. With this rollout, eSignature is coming soon to the United Kingdom, Canada, and these European countries: Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland Greece Hungary Ireland Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Sweden [When this will happen:] We will begin rolling out to the UK, Canada in August 2024, and the European countries in this message in early October 2024 (previously late September). | Updated September 26, 2024: We have updated the list of countries below to include all EU countries. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft SharePoint eSignature allows users to easily request eSignatures on a PDF document via SharePoint online. Signers can easily add their electronic signature. Signed documents are saved securely back to SharePoint. As communicated in MC690925 (Updated) SharePoint eSignature electronic signature service (November 2023), SharePoint eSignature is currently available in the United States. With this rollout, eSignature is coming soon to the United Kingdom, Canada, and these European countries: Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden [When this will happen:] We will begin rolling out to the UK, Canada in August 2024, and the European countries in this message in early October 2024 (previously late September). |
2024-09-28 | MC Last Updated | 08/02/2024 20:45:18 | 2024-09-27T18:25:45Z |
2024-09-28 | MC Summary | Microsoft SharePoint eSignature service will soon expand to the UK, Canada, and select European countries. It enables requesting eSignatures on PDFs via SharePoint online, with signed documents securely saved back to SharePoint. Rollout begins mid-August 2024 and should complete by mid-October 2024. | Microsoft SharePoint eSignature service will soon be available in Canada, the UK, and all EU countries, with rollouts beginning in August 2024 for the UK and Canada, and October 2024 for European countries. This service allows for easy eSignature requests and secure storage of signed documents in SharePoint. Organizations in supported regions will be able to configure and use this feature, which will be on by default for new SharePoint Premium sign-ups post-rollout. Existing users will need to enable it manually. |
2024-08-03 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact |
2024-08-03 | MC Summary | Microsoft SharePoint eSignature service will soon expand to the UK, Canada, and select European countries. It enables requesting eSignatures on PDFs via SharePoint online, with signed documents securely saved back to SharePoint. Rollout begins mid-August 2024 and should complete by end of September 2024. | Microsoft SharePoint eSignature service will soon expand to the UK, Canada, and select European countries. It enables requesting eSignatures on PDFs via SharePoint online, with signed documents securely saved back to SharePoint. Rollout begins mid-August 2024 and should complete by mid-October 2024. |
2024-08-03 | MC Last Updated | 06/11/2024 01:53:50 | 2024-08-02T20:45:18Z |
2024-08-03 | MC Messages | Microsoft SharePoint eSignature allows users to easily request eSignatures on a PDF document via SharePoint online. Signers can easily add their electronic signature. Signed documents are saved securely back to SharePoint.
As communicated in MC690925 (Updated) SharePoint eSignature electronic signature service (November 2023), SharePoint eSignature is currently available in the United States. With this rollout, eSignature is coming soon to the United Kingdom, Canada, and these European countries: Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland Greece Hungary Ireland Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Sweden [When this will happen:] We will begin rolling out to the UK, Canada, and the European countries in this message in mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by end of September 2024. | Updated August 2, 2024: We have updated the timing below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft SharePoint eSignature allows users to easily request eSignatures on a PDF document via SharePoint online. Signers can easily add their electronic signature. Signed documents are saved securely back to SharePoint. As communicated in MC690925 (Updated) SharePoint eSignature electronic signature service (November 2023), SharePoint eSignature is currently available in the United States. With this rollout, eSignature is coming soon to the United Kingdom, Canada, and these European countries: Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland Greece Hungary Ireland Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Sweden [When this will happen:] We will begin rolling out to the UK, Canada in August 2024, and the European countries in this message in early October 2024 (previously late September). |
2024-08-03 | MC Title | Microsoft SharePoint eSignature: Coming soon to Canada, UK, and selected European countries | (Updated) Microsoft SharePoint eSignature: Coming soon to Canada, UK, and selected European countries |
2024-08-03 | MC End Time | 09/30/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-11-11T08:00:00Z |
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