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# Executing a Same Device Signing Session

A Same Device Signing session allows multiple signers to complete their signatures using a single shared device. The **host signer must join the session from the shared device**, and all participating signers will use that same device throughout the signing process.

# Notary View

1. Enter the Session - Join the Same Device Signing session and review the document.  
2. Add all required signature, initial, date, and other fields before signing begins. 
3. Have the Primary Signer Sign -The Primary Signer can complete their assigned fields first.
4. Change Signers
When it's time for another participant to sign:
* Click **Change Signer** in the top header.
* Select the appropriate signer. Click **Change Signer** to switch to that participant.
The selected signer will now be able to complete their assigned fields.                                                ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/d/6/f/ad6f70f312c99800/image_1oqeoo8.png)
5.  After all signers have finished signing and all required fields have been completed, apply your notarial signature and seal if required, then click **Complete Session** to finalize the session.

# Signer View

Join the session using the invitation link from the **host signer's device**.
The steps that follow depend on whether identity authentication is required for the session.

### If Authentication Is Skipped
1. Both signers will be prompted to enter their personal details.                              ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/d/6/f/ad6f70f312c99800/image_1zmuy4.png)
2. Once both participants have completed their information, click **Close**.                      ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/d/6/f/ad6f70f312c99800/image_7zszwo.png)
3. The currently selected signer will be displayed at the top of the screen. The selected signer can begin signing the document.                             ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/d/6/f/ad6f70f312c99800/image_1aykb4b.png)
4. When another signer needs to sign, the notary will use **Change Signer** to switch participants.
5. The additional signer can then complete their assigned fields.

### If Authentication Is Required
1. Join the session. Both signers must complete identity verification individually.
2. Start Authentication: Each signer should click **Start Authentication** one at a time.                             ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/d/6/f/ad6f70f312c99800/image_1cqdgif.png)
3. Enter Personal Information. Fill in the required personal details and click **Next** and then **Continue**.
4. Answer all KBA questions carefully within the **2-minute time limit**, then click **Submit**.
5. The signer will be prompted to complete ID verification by following the on-screen instructions.
6. Once the first signer has completed authentication, the additional signer should repeat the same process.
7. **Sign the Document**
After all signers have successfully completed their verification steps, the selected signer can begin signing the document. The notary will use **Change Signer** as needed until all participants have completed their assigned fields.

## Finalizing the Session
Once all required signatures have been completed, the notary can click **Complete Session** to finalize the notarization.

That's it! The Same Device Signing session is complete.