Uploading Documents

This guide explains how to upload documents to CapSign for signing.

Prerequisites

• CapSign account

• Document file (PDF, Word, etc.) or IPFS/Arweave URL

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Navigate to Upload

1. Log in to CapSign

2. Navigate to Documents → Upload

Step 2: Choose Upload Method

Option A: Upload File

• Click "Choose File"

• Select document from computer

• Supports PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, etc.

Option B: Enter URL

• Already on IPFS/Arweave?

• Paste the URL

• Content hash calculated automatically

Step 3: Enter Document Details

Title

• Descriptive name (e.g., "Series A Subscription Agreement")

Category

• Choose category (Legal, Employment, Compliance, etc.)

• Or create custom category

Required Signers (Optional)

• Add wallet addresses of required signers

• Leave empty if no specific signers required

Step 4: Upload

Click Upload Document.

Document is:

1. Uploaded to IPFS (if file upload)

2. Content hash calculated

3. Attestation created on-chain

4. Added to your documents list

After Uploading

Share with Signers

If you added required signers:

• They receive notification

• Document appears in their "Pending" list

• They can review and sign

Track Status

Monitor signing progress:

• See who has signed

• See who still needs to sign

• Download signed copies

Best Practices

• Clear titles - Make documents easy to identify

• Use categories - Organize documents logically

• Add signers - Specify required signers upfront

• Verify content - Double-check document before uploading

See Also

• Signing Documents

• Document Verification