Electronic contract is a kind of contract signed by electronic means. Digital signature or electronic signature is usually used to verify the identity of the signer. Fingerprint electronic contract usually refers to the use of electronic signature or digital signature to prove the signatory's approval of the contract.
The following are the general steps of fingerprinting an electronic contract:
Obtain electronic signature software: In order to print fingerprints on electronic contracts, you need to obtain a legal electronic signature software first. You can download free electronic signature software from related websites or application stores.
Create a digital certificate: In electronic signature software, you need to create a digital certificate, which will be used to verify your identity. Usually, you need to enter some personal information and password to create a digital certificate.
Sign the contract: open the electronic contract file and select the option of "sign" or "sign". Then, you need to put a virtual "pen and paper" on the contract document, enter your name and date, and use the digital certificate in the electronic signature software to sign the contract.
Verify signature: Digital signature and time stamp will be automatically added to the signed electronic contract document to prove the identity of the signer and the validity of the contract. When you need to verify the signature, you can use the verification function of electronic signature software to check the identity of the signer and the validity of the contract.
It should be noted that different electronic signature software may have different operation processes and functions, and the specific operation steps may also be different. In addition, in order to ensure the validity and security of electronic contracts, you should choose legal and reliable electronic signature software and follow relevant laws, regulations and best practices.