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Electronic signature with the Skribble API

With the Skribble API, you can initiate electronic signatures directly from your software without going through external platforms.

You benefit from:

  • direct API access for your systems
  • Integrations for Microsoft 365, Google Drive, SAP, and Salesforce
  • open REST API for your own applications
  • legally valid processes according to eIDAS and ZertES
  • immediately testable demo key
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Now use Skribble's API for electronic signatures

With the e-signature API from Skribble, you can integrate legally binding signatures directly into your systems. You benefit from these advantages:

  • Simple integration

    Integrate the API into popular systems like Microsoft 365, Google Drive, SAP, or Salesforce. An open REST API is available for custom software.

  • Legality in the EU and Switzerland

    Our API supports all three signature standards (SES, AES, QES). This ensures compliance with eIDAS, ZertES, and the written form requirement in the BGB.

  • High data security

    Hosting in certified data centers in Germany or Switzerland, AES-256 encryption, and ISO-27001 certification ensure bank-level security.

  • Automated processes

    Contract closures in the CRM, onboarding processes, or mass processes such as contract updates are fully automated through the API.

  • Strong trust in the market

    Over 4,000 organizations, including EasyJet, Helvetia, and Avis, already rely on Skribble.

  • Quick integration with support

    Our documentation, demo keys, and personal support ensure a smooth start. Customers like Softcom report integration in less than a day.

How the API for e-signing works

With the e-signature API, you can initiate signing processes directly from your software. The process is clearly structured:

  1. You upload a document via the API.
  2. You define who signs and in what order.
  3. You initiate the signature and keep track of the status at all times.

The actual signature takes place online with us. This ensures that all signatures are legally valid and meet the highest security standards.

What is possible with the Skribble API for electronic signatures?

The API provides you with everything you need for secure and integrated signing processes:

Start simple electronic signatures and qualified electronic signatures directly from your software.

Use ready-made integrations for ERP, CRM, and DMS, or work with plug-ins for Microsoft 365 and Google Drive.

Develop your own integrations with our open REST API.

Integrate signature processes into your own system and provide your users with a consistent brand experience.

24/7 monitoring, OpenID Connect, and regular penetration tests reliably protect your data.

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Skribble API: Security and compliance at the highest level

We protect your documents with a security level that meets banking standards. All data is processed in compliance with GDPR and stored exclusively in Germany or Switzerland.

  • DSG-compliant hosting

    All information remains within the European jurisdiction and is processed in full compliance with data protection regulations.

  • ISO 27001 certification

    This international standard confirms that all processes related to information security are regularly reviewed and documented.

  • AES-256 encryption

    This ensures that your content remains protected even if unauthorized individuals gain access to the stored data.

  • OpenID Connect and SSO

    Here's the translation: "Manage user rights centrally and ensure that only authorized individuals have access to your documents."

  • 24/7 monitoring and support

    Our security team monitors the systems around the clock. Anomalies are detected, analyzed, and resolved immediately.

  • Regular penetration tests

    These tests in the Scale plan help us identify new vulnerabilities early and eliminate them permanently.

API use cases for electronic signatures

With our e-signature API, you can integrate legally binding signatures directly into your workflows. Typical scenarios include:

Contracts are created and signed directly in your CRM system. The API automatically triggers the signing process and sends the status back to your system.

The API integrates signature processes into your onboarding workflows. Invitations, registrations, or consent forms can be processed fully automatically.

Workflows in ERP or DMS systems can automatically initiate a signature request. Executives or departments can sign without leaving the system.

The API automates bulk processes such as payroll, contract amendments, or mass mailings. Signature requests are created, sent, and securely logged directly via the interface.

Voices from practice

The Skribble API for electronic signatures is already being used in various industries. Our customers report easy integration and a noticeable time savings.

"We integrated the API for the Canton of Fribourg in half a day. The API from Skribble leaves nothing to be desired."
Rémy Tzaud, CEO of Softcom

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For whom

Ideal for users who only need electronic signatures occasionally.

Recommended for teams that regularly use signatures and want to utilize API integrations.

Ideal for organizations with high signature volumes or complex processes.

API access
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Number of signatures

120 SES per year, AES/QES for a fee

unlimited SES, 120 AES/QES per year

unlimited SES, individual capacities for AES/QES

Integrations
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Security audits
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Price

9 EUR per month (per user, billed annually)

6 EUR per month (per user, billed annually)

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Electronic signature API – Frequently asked questions and answers

You can start simple, advanced, and qualified electronic signatures. This covers all legally relevant scenarios, from simple agreements to contracts requiring a written form. The API gives you complete freedom, regardless of the type of document you want to have signed.

Yes, our API complies with the European eIDAS Regulation and the Swiss ZertES Act. All data is processed in accordance with GDPR and stored exclusively in Germany or Switzerland. This ensures that you meet the highest standards for data protection and legal validity.

The integration is successful in most cases within a few days. For common systems like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, or Google Drive, we provide plug-ins. Additionally, you have the option to use our open REST API for your own software.

Yes, you will immediately receive access to a free demo API key. There, you can trigger signature processes and try out all the features. This way, you can get a realistic impression before integrating the API into your systems.

We support you with comprehensive developer documentation and a help center. If you have any questions, our support team is always available to assist you personally. If desired, we can also accompany your integration with technical consulting.

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