Just to add something else: I noticed I do not get an email notification when I set no signing order. Wondering what is the best way for clients to sign the applications at the same time or in no particular order, but I still get notified when it is my turn to sign.

Also, what is the benefit of setting no signing order?

Hi ​@Jen81,

Thank you for contacting the Docusign Community! We appreciate you reaching out with your questions, and we're here to help. Let's tackle a few questions you raised: 

• Possibility of sending documents to multiple signers simultaneously, including yourself as the second in the signing order, and ensuring you still receive notifications when it is your turn to sign.

Absolutely possible! You can send your document to multiple recipients simultaneously, allowing them to access and sign it simultaneously. To achieve this, you would set the signing order for the recipients to the same number (Recipient #1). They can sign independently, and once all prior signers have finished, the document will be routed to you (Recipient #2). Each recipient will automatically receive email notifications when it’s their turn to sign. In your case, once previous signatories have completed their actions  Set a Signing Order

•  You are not getting email notifications when no signing order is in place.

When the signing order is disabled, all recipients receive the email notification to sign the document at the same time. Please check your notification settings to see if there are any notifications you may have previously turned off  Manage Docusign email notification preferences

• What is the benefit of setting a signing order?

One advantage of having everyone sign in the same order is the potential for increased efficiency in the signing process. Eliminate the need for individuals to wait for others to sign before proceeding, and nobody is waiting on anybody else. However, the best approach depends on the specific use case. If a specific approval is required, a signing order is your best option.

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Sincerely,

Melanie | Docusign Community Moderator
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Hello ​@Jen81,

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Melanie | Docusign Community Moderator
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