Problem
There is no single admin-level control to automatically redirect all envelopes addressed to a specific user (e.g., when someone leaves the company or changes roles).
Admins must rely on a mix of:
- Delegated Signing (user-level, manual setup)
- Custody Transfer Rules (post-creation workaround)
- Template updates (often complex and time-consuming)
This creates operational overhead and risk of envelopes getting stuck.
Proposed Solution
Introduce an admin-level “Auto-Redirect / Delegation Rule” that:
- Automatically reroutes all new incoming envelopes for a selected user to a designated delegate
- Works regardless of whether the user is a recipient or sender
- Applies globally (across templates, PowerForms, API integrations)
- Can be set with start/end dates or indefinitely
Key Benefits
- Eliminates dependency on user-level delegation setup
- Avoids editing large numbers of templates
- Prevents envelope delivery failures when accounts are deactivated
- Simplifies offboarding and role transitions
- Reduces admin workload and operational risk
Current Workarounds (Not Ideal)
- Delegated Signing requires user login/setup
- Custody Transfer Rules only act after envelope creation
- Template ownership updates are manual and error-prone
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