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How to have docusing send Email Notifications to people that aren’t signing the document?

  • May 16, 2026
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Currently in our workflow we have one person send a pdf through docusign to a second person whom they’ve given edit rights. They will then prepare the document and place the signature fields before adding the recipients who they require to sign. What we’ve noticed is that the second person who edits the documents to include signature fields and sends it off is not getting email notifications for when they receive the document from the 1st person and when the third person signs it. is there a way where all 3 people in this process get the emails to keep track of this process? Also is there a way to make docusign send emails to a supervisor who isn’t a recipient but still wants to keep an eye on the progress of a particular agreement?

Best answer by Noralynn.Niduaza

Hi ​@mzavala,

 

Thank you for connecting with the Docusign Community. We are pleased to welcome you.

We understand your concern that the email notifications for a specific recipient have not been received. We apologize for the inconvenience, and I’ll be glad to assist.

Please provide the envelope ID so I can check and review it. You can send it through private message for security reasons, if you like.

Additionally, please verify whether you are using a webform, template, or standard envelope. Typically, only the sender receives email notifications regarding recipient activity, such as when a recipient signs the document or completes an action. Other recipients, such as the second or third recipient who have already completed their part for a specific envelope, generally will not receive additional notifications until all recipients have completed and signed the document.

Sending an email notification to someone who is not a recipient is not possible in Docusign. The email notification is triggered based on the recipients in the envelope. If the supervisor does not need to sign but would like to receive an email notification once the envelope is completed, you can add them as a CC recipient.

 

I hope the information provided helps, and I look forward to your reply!

 

Best regards,

Noralynn | Docusign Community Moderator

Feel free to Like👍and click "Best Answer."

 

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Hi ​@mzavala,

 

Thank you for connecting with the Docusign Community. We are pleased to welcome you.

We understand your concern that the email notifications for a specific recipient have not been received. We apologize for the inconvenience, and I’ll be glad to assist.

Please provide the envelope ID so I can check and review it. You can send it through private message for security reasons, if you like.

Additionally, please verify whether you are using a webform, template, or standard envelope. Typically, only the sender receives email notifications regarding recipient activity, such as when a recipient signs the document or completes an action. Other recipients, such as the second or third recipient who have already completed their part for a specific envelope, generally will not receive additional notifications until all recipients have completed and signed the document.

Sending an email notification to someone who is not a recipient is not possible in Docusign. The email notification is triggered based on the recipients in the envelope. If the supervisor does not need to sign but would like to receive an email notification once the envelope is completed, you can add them as a CC recipient.

 

I hope the information provided helps, and I look forward to your reply!

 

Best regards,

Noralynn | Docusign Community Moderator

Feel free to Like👍and click "Best Answer."

 

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