E-Signature Audit Trail
Every signature tells a story. WPsigner records the complete evidence chain, who signed, when, where, and how, so you always have proof.
What's in the Audit Trail?
WPsigner captures more data than most SaaS platforms , and it all stays on your server.
Full Action Logging
Every action, opened, viewed, signed, declined, is recorded with precision.
Timestamp Verification
Cryptographically verified timestamps for every signing event.
IP Address Recording
Signer IP addresses captured and logged for geographic evidence.
Device & Browser Info
User agent strings recorded to identify signing devices.
Geolocation Tracking
Optional GPS-based location verification for high-security documents.
Document Hash (SHA-256)
Cryptographic hash ensures the document hasn't been altered after signing.
Certificate of Completion
Auto-generated PDF certificate summarizing the entire audit trail.
Tamper Detection
Any post-signing modification is immediately detectable via hash mismatch.
How It Works
Document Created
The audit trail begins the moment you upload a document. Creation time, uploader identity, and document hash are recorded.
Invitation Sent
Each signer invitation is logged, email address, send time, and unique access link.
Signer Actions Tracked
Every action, opening the link, viewing pages, filling fields, signing, is recorded with timestamp, IP, and device info.
Document Sealed
Once all parties sign, the document is sealed with a SHA-256 hash and a Certificate of Completion is generated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an e-signature audit trail?
An audit trail is a comprehensive log that records every action taken during the document signing process. It includes who signed, when they signed, their IP address, device information, and a cryptographic hash of the document. This creates a chain of evidence that proves the signature's authenticity and the document's integrity.
Are audit trails legally required?
While not always explicitly required by law, audit trails are considered best practice and provide critical evidence if a signature is ever challenged in court. Under the ESIGN Act and eIDAS, the ability to attribute a signature to a specific person is essential, audit trails provide this attribution.
Can I download the audit trail?
Yes. WPsigner generates a Certificate of Completion PDF for every signed document. This certificate includes the complete audit trail, all signer actions, timestamps, IP addresses, and the document's SHA-256 hash. You can download and store this alongside the signed document.
How does document hashing work?
When a document is signed, WPsigner generates a SHA-256 cryptographic hash of the document's contents. This hash is a unique 'fingerprint', if even a single byte of the document changes, the hash changes completely. This makes it impossible to alter a signed document without detection.
Get Complete Audit Trails
Every WPsigner plan includes full audit trails with timestamps, IP addresses, and SHA-256 document hashing.
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