Integrating Adobe Sign with Mendix – Simplify E-Signatures

  • Surya Selvakumar - Intermediate Certified Mendix Consultant

    03 - 11 - 2025
Integrating Adobe Sign with Mendix – Simplify E-Signatures

Digital transformation is all about speed, simplicity, and seamless user experiences. When it comes to signing documents, businesses no longer have time for paper, printers, and scanners. That’s where Adobe Sign and its integration with Mendix low code makes a real difference.

This blog walks you through how Mendix and Adobe Sign work together to automate document signing, streamline workflows, and enhance user productivity.

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What is Adobe Sign?

Adobe Sign (also known as Adobe Acrobat Sign) is a cloud-based e-signature platform that enables users to send, sign, and manage electronic documents securely from anywhere, on any device.

Key Features of Adobe Sign

  • Send and track agreements digitally

  • Create reusable templates

  • Set reminders and approval workflows

  • Manage multiple signers in one process

It’s fast, secure, and completely paperless.

Why Integrate Adobe Sign with Mendix?

Mendix is all about building powerful applications quickly through low code. By integrating Adobe Sign, you can embed digital signing capabilities directly into your Mendix applications—without switching platforms or relying on manual processes.

Benefits of Adobe Sign + Mendix Integration:

  • Automate e-signature workflows

  • Reduce manual errors and delays

  • Improve compliance and audit trails

  • Deliver a seamless signing experience for users

Setting Up the Integration

Here’s a quick summary of how to connect Adobe Sign with Mendix.

1. Adobe Sign Configuration

  • Create an Adobe Sign developer account.

  • Register an API application through the Adobe Developer Portal.

  • Configure OAuth settings with your Mendix app’s redirect (callback) URL.

  • Save your Client ID and Client Secret—you’ll need these for Mendix.

2. Mendix Configuration

  • Create a new Mendix app or open an existing one.

  • Install the following modules from Mendix Marketplace:
    Adobe Sign Connector, Adobe Sign Commons, Encryption, Nanoflow Commons, and Community Commons.

  • oUse the existing page “AdobeSign_Configuration” to add your Adobe Sign API details.

  • Configure the OAuth flow to automatically retrieve and store the access token.

3. Sending Documents for Signature

  • Create a simple document upload page in Mendix.

  • Add buttons to select a document, define recipients (Signer/CC), and send it for signature.

  • Use predefined microflows such as “CWS_TransientDocument_Create” and “CWS_Agreement_Create” to trigger the signing process.

  • Once sent, the recipient receives an email to digitally sign the document.

And just like that—you’ve automated document signing in your Mendix app!

The Business Impact of Adobe Sign + Mendix Integration

By integrating Adobe Sign into Mendix, organizations can:

  • Digitize approval and contract workflows

  • Eliminate manual paperwork

  • Improve turnaround times by up to 70%

  • Deliver a better customer and employee experience

This integration showcases the power of low-code automation—transforming routine document handling into a smooth, fully digital process.

Conclusion

With Mendix + Adobe Sign, you can take your document management to the next level—simple, fast, and secure. Whether you’re managing HR forms, vendor contracts, or internal approvals, this integration helps you move from manual to modern in just a few clicks.

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