Your account security is paramount. DocuSigner provides settings to manage your login credentials and control how you receive important updates. These settings are typically found in the "Settings" area of your account, often under a "Security" or "Account" tab.
Changing Your Email Address
Your email address is your primary identifier and login credential. To change it:
- Navigate to the "Security" settings tab.
- Locate the "Change Email Address" section.
- You will typically need to enter your new email address and your current password (to verify your identity).
- Upon submission, DocuSigner will usually send a verification link to your new email address.
- You must click this link to confirm the change. Your email address will be updated after successful verification. You might be signed out and asked to sign in again with the new email.
Important: Ensure you have access to the new email address to complete the verification process.
Updating Your Password
Regularly updating your password and using a strong, unique password is a good security practice.
- Go to the "Security" settings tab.
- Find the "Change Password" section.
- You'll need to enter your current password.
- Then, enter your new password and confirm the new password by typing it again.
- Ensure your new password meets any stated complexity requirements (e.g., minimum length, mix of characters).
- Save the changes. You will likely be signed out and need to sign back in with your new password.
If you've forgotten your current password, use the "Forgot Password?" link on the sign-in page instead.
Notification Preferences
DocuSigner may also include notification settings, often in a separate "Notifications" tab within Settings. Here, you can control what types of email or in-app notifications you receive, such as:
- When a document is signed or viewed.
- When a new document is shared with you.
- Product updates and newsletters from DocuSigner.
Adjust these settings according to your preferences to manage the communications you receive.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA/MFA) - Conceptual
While not explicitly detailed in the current DocuSigner prototype, many secure platforms offer Two-Factor or Multi-Factor Authentication (2FA/MFA). If DocuSigner were to implement this, you would find settings here to:
- Enable/disable 2FA.
- Set up an authenticator app (like Google Authenticator or Authy).
- Manage backup codes.
2FA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification in addition to your password.
Security Best Practices:
- Use a strong, unique password for your DocuSigner account.
- Do not share your password with anyone.
- Be cautious of phishing emails asking for your login credentials. DocuSigner will never ask for your password via email.
- Regularly review your account activity if such features are available.
- Log out of your account when using shared or public computers.
Taking these steps will help keep your DocuSigner account and your documents secure.