# What is an electronic signature?

In legal terms, an electronic signature is “an electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person.” More simply put: it allows users to legally sign electronic documents without the need for printing and signing by hand.

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eSignatures are also just as legally binding as digital signatures but tend to be more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly. eSignatures are the go-to solution for day-to-day signing needs. Most organizations either never need digital signatures at all or use them only for extremely sensitive, important documents.

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