To understand how the Verified platform manages document workflows, here is a simple, step-by-step breakdown of a typical signing lifecycle.

In this scenario, Alex (the Sender) wants to send a contract to Beatrice and Claus (the Recipients) using a Sequential (one-by-one) workflow.

The Signing Lifecycle Scenario

Step 1: Alex Creates and Sends the Envelope

Alex is a registered Verified user. From his account dashboard, he prepares the document package:

• Upload: He uploads the primary PDFs that require a signature.

• Recipients: He adds Beatrice and Claus to the transaction.

• Custom Methods: He assigns BankID as the secure signing method for Beatrice, and E-mail verification for Claus.

• Routing: He toggles the workflow to Sequential, meaning Beatrice must sign first before Claus ever receives the document. He clicks send.

Step 2: Beatrice Signs Using BankID

Because the workflow is sequential, Beatrice receives an email invitation immediately, while Claus waits.

• The Process: Beatrice clicks her unique link, reviews the contract in her browser, and clicks Sign.

• Authentication: The platform prompts her to verify her identity using her national BankID app.

• The Result: Once authenticated, her cryptographic signature is securely embedded, and the platform automatically triggers the next phase of the sequence.

Step 3: Claus Signs Using E-mail

As soon as Beatrice finishes, Verified automatically dispatches a fresh signing invitation email to Claus.

• The Process: Claus opens his link and reviews the document (which now displays Beatrice's signature details).

• Authentication: Since Alex selected "E-mail" as Claus's signing method, Claus simply clicks the Sign button to stamp his approval without needing an external eID app.

Step 4: Everyone Receives the Finalized Copy

The moment Claus applies the final signature, the platform automatically locks the document to prevent any further changes.

• Distribution: Verified immediately sends an automated confirmation email to Alex, Beatrice, and Claus.

• The Package: Attached to this email is the fully executed, legally binding PDF complete with secure digital signature certificates for their permanent records.

💡 Key Takeaway:
The entire coordination, from tracking who goes next to distributing the final signed copies, is completely automated by Verified. Senders can simply launch the envelope and let the platform manage the rest.