Developer Async Ask Me Anything: Customizing the Embedded Signing & Sending Experience with Docusign APIs

👋 Hey developers! Have questions about embedding Docusign into your app? Now’s your chance to ask!

Join the async Ask Me Anything (AMA) to get expert insights on customizing the embedded signing and sending experience using Docusign APIs.  When you comment with a question, you’ll be automatically entered into a sweepstakes to choose a $100 gift 🎁 

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to fine-tune your implementation, this is your opportunity to learn directly from Paige Rossi, Lead Developer Advocate on the Docusign Developer Content team.

🔧 Topic for this AMA: Embedding Docusign eSignature into your app

A clunky signing experience—like redirecting users to their inbox—can hurt completion rates.

With embedded signing and sending, you can keep everything in-app and streamline the user experience. The right API implementation can boost completion rates and improve UX.

If you’ve been wondering how to create a smooth, in-app signing experience, this AMA is for you.

🧠 Ask Paige about:

• How to embed Docusign eSignature into your apps using the eSignature REST API

• The difference between embedded signing and embedded sending

• When and how to use focused view to embed Docusign without redirecting to a separate URL

• Customization tips that make embedded sending feel native

💬 How to participate:

• Head to the thread

• Drop your questions through July 31

• Paige will reply directly in the thread

• No question is too small—this is a space to learn!

🎁 Bonus! By commenting with a question in the AMA thread and you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift. If you’re selected, you get to choose from a curated collection of gifts—think California olive oil, alpaca throw blankets, premium coffee bundles, and more—then have it shipped straight to your door. (The terms & conditions can be viewed here.) 

💡Not sure what to ask? Try asking: 

1. What’s the difference between embedded signing and embedded sending?

2. How do I decide when to use embedded signing vs remote signing?

3. How can I embed the Docusign experience without redirecting to a new URL?

4. How can I make the signing experience match my app’s branding?

5. Why should I use embedded signing instead of simply embedding the envelope in an iframe?

📌 Reminder:
This AMA is for general questions about Docusign’s APIs and implementation best practices. For account-specific issues, reach out to Support. For feature requests, drop them in the Ideas section.