Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Nextcloud account to sign?

Not always. A requester can invite an external email signer without creating an account when the administrator enables that identification method. Creating signature requests from the Nextcloud interface does require appropriate permissions. See Getting started.

Must I upload my own digital certificate?

That depends on the signing method required for the request and the server’s certificate configuration. If a personal certificate is required, LibreSign will prompt for it. A drawn or typed appearance is not the same thing as the cryptographic signature embedded in a signed PDF.

How do I know whether everyone has signed?

Check the request details and each signer’s progress in Follow signing progress. One completed signer does not prove a multi-signer document is finished.

Does validation prove a signature is legally valid everywhere?

No. Validate a signature checks technical evidence. Applicable laws, identity-assurance requirements, retention duties, and acceptance by a recipient depend on the context and jurisdiction. LibreSign is not a blanket GDPR/LGPD or legal-compliance certification.

What if my invitation does not work?

Check that you opened the intended invitation, then ask the requester to verify its status, recipient, and configured identification method. Do not send your password or signing credential to support staff. See Help and support.