Create and place your initials when a document requires them. You can type, draw, or upload an image of your initials.

## Prerequisites

- A signing link received via email or SMS
- A device with a browser (desktop or mobile)

## Steps

### Step 1: Open the signing link

Click the link in your email or SMS invitation. The document opens in your browser with all fields you need to complete.

![Open the signing link](https://docuseal.supportpages.io/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OTg0LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--3da5ac026b9b1cac210718a08166b0d350c8b142/step_0.png)

### Step 2: Navigate to the initials field

Click **Sign Now** at the bottom of the page. The form panel walks you through each field. When you reach an initials field, the panel displays a drawing canvas and input options.

![Navigate to the initials field](https://docuseal.supportpages.io/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OTg1LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--21e79ee9f1b4635863f9cf78ae6275387be5529c/step_1.png)

### Step 3: Type your initials

By default, the type mode is active. Your initials are auto-generated from your name. Edit them in the text input below the canvas. The preview updates as you type.

![Type your initials](https://docuseal.supportpages.io/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OTg2LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--a94db00cc735c16b581169b3901102a4448ed6de/step_2.png)

### Step 4: Or draw your initials

Click **Draw** to switch to freehand mode. Use your mouse or finger to draw directly on the white canvas.

### Step 5: Or upload an image

Click **Upload** to select an image file of your initials from your device. The image renders onto the canvas automatically.

### Step 6: Submit the form

Click **Next** to proceed to remaining fields. After the last field, click **Complete** to submit. If the document has multiple initials fields, your first initials are reused automatically.

## Tips

- Click **Clear** to erase and redo your initials at any time.
- On mobile, the canvas supports touch — draw with your finger.
- If the document has multiple initials fields, you only need to initial once. The same initials carry forward.
- Initials are distinct from signatures — a document can require both.

## Summary

When a document requires initials, type them, draw them, or upload an image in the signing form panel, then complete the remaining fields and submit.