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Download a signed PDF document with PHP Client using the API

With the signNow API any document you work with can be downloaded to any internet-connected device. Once a document is signed you can download it along with its history to ensure it is is legally sound.

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Save signed documents and view their history

Finalize eSignature workflows with the signNow API. Use the sample code to download a signed PDF file along with its complete history of views and edits.

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C#

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public class EventWebHookModel
    {
        public EventContent Content { get; set; }
    }
 
    public class EventContent
    {
        public string document_id { get; set; }
        public string document_name { get; set; }
    }
public partial class RestSharpSamples
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// Retrieving base64 file content
        /// </summary>
        public static string DownloadSignedDocument(string accessToken, string apiUrl, EventWebHookModel webHookModel )
        {
            var client = new RestClient { BaseUrl = new Uri(apiUrl) };
 
            var request = new RestRequest($"/document/{webHookModel.Content.document_id}/download", Method.GET)
                .AddHeader("Accept", "application/json")
                .AddHeader("Authorization", $"Bearer {accessToken}");
 
            var response = client.Execute(request);
 
            if (response.StatusCode != HttpStatusCode.OK)
            {
                throw new Exception(response.Content);
            }
 
            var fileContent =  Encoding.UTF8.GetBytes( response.Content);         
            return  Convert.ToBase64String( fileContent);
        }
    }

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Get started with uninterrupted eSignature API: download a signed PDF document with PHP Client using the API

Consolidate and streamline your eSignature workflows and establish seamless processes. Try the signNow API, implement eSignature workflows into your custom apps and websites in minutes, and seamlessly download a signed PDF document with PHP Client using the API.

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Click API on the signNow main page and create your API Sandbox account.
Open your email to confirm the registration and specify a password for accessing your Developer Sandbox environment.
Find the list of your apps at the top of the page. By default, you can also find a Test App for testing the API.
Click its name to access the Client ID and Basic Authorization Token.
Launch the API using the information from the previous step.
Use the code samples from the signNow library.
When you're ready to go live, go to your signNow account and choose a subscription plan.
If you can't find a subscription that suits your needs, contact the Sales team.
Change the test URL in your requests to the production environment URL.
Delight your customers and partners with a streamlined eSignature experience.

The signNow API is straightforward to embed, test, and work with (no sales people involved). Gain the capability to download a signed PDF document with PHP Client using the API easily. Choose signNow for more optimized eSignature workflows.

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Use code samples to download a signed PDF document with PHP Client using the API

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