Generally, signing an electronic contract will be done through a third-party electronic contract platform. Because the platform can ensure the authenticity of the signer's identity by applying electronic signature technology, and the original contract and signature will not be tampered with.

Example of electronic signature (source: electronic signature)

Taking our platform as an example, the process of adding an electronic signature to an electronic contract is as follows:

Step 1: Authentication

Enterprise users need to register on the third-party electronic signature platform and pass identity authentication. Individuals fill in the mobile phone, name and ID number, and enterprises submit the information such as enterprise name, social credit code, mobile phone of the agent, name and ID number to verify whether the submitted information is true.

Step 2: Set the signature.

After the authentication is passed, e-sign will automatically create a default electronic signature for the user and have a unique digital certificate.

However, the enterprise needs the seal or signature of the legal representative to sign the relevant agreement. Therefore, the electronic contract platform generally supports the creation of customized electronic signatures. The seal administrator of an enterprise can upload a picture of the legal person's signature seal to generate a reliable electronic signature seal, and can also customize the signature/seal content.

Set electronic signature (source: electronic signature)

Step 3: Use the signature

After successfully creating the electronic signature, the user can complete the authentication of the signature intention by entering the signature password or brushing his face during the process of signing the electronic signature, and then he can use the electronic signature to complete the signature. An electronic contract signed with a "reliable electronic signature" can verify the information such as the signer, signing time and certificate number.

Use electronic signature (source: electronic signature)

Through this authentication method, the authenticity of the signer's identity and confirmation can be guaranteed; The document signed by this encryption method can ensure the tamper resistance of the document or signature, that is, it conforms to the provisions of Article 13 of the Electronic Signature Law on "reliable electronic signature": true identity, true will, unchanged original text, unchanged signature and complete legal effect.