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Interact with ZapSign API for digital signatures

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Overview

This node integrates with the ZapSign API to manage digital signature workflows. Specifically, the "Create Document From Template" operation under the Template resource allows users to generate a new document based on an existing template stored in ZapSign.

Typical use cases include automating the creation of standardized documents such as contracts, agreements, or forms that require signatures. For example, a business could automatically generate a sales contract from a predefined template whenever a new deal is closed, streamlining the signing process.

Properties

Name Meaning
Template ID The unique identifier of the template to use for creating the document. This must be provided to specify which template the new document will be based on.
Name The name to assign to the newly created document. (Note: Although not listed in the user-provided properties, the code requires a "name" parameter when creating a document from a template.)

Output

The output JSON contains the response from the ZapSign API after creating the document from the specified template. This typically includes details about the newly created document such as its ID, status, creation date, and other metadata returned by the API.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Example output structure (simplified):

{
  "id": "string",
  "name": "string",
  "status": "string",
  "created_at": "string",
  ...
}

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the ZapSign API using an API key credential configured in n8n.
  • The node uses authenticated HTTP requests to interact with ZapSign endpoints.
  • No additional environment variables are required beyond the API authentication setup.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing or invalid Template ID: The operation requires a valid template ID. Ensure the template exists in your ZapSign account and the ID is correctly entered.
  • Authentication errors: If the API key is missing, expired, or incorrect, the node will fail to authenticate. Verify the API credentials in n8n settings.
  • API rate limits or downtime: ZapSign API may limit request rates or experience outages. Check ZapSign status if unexpected failures occur.
  • Missing document name: The code expects a "name" parameter when creating a document from a template. Omitting this may cause errors. Provide a meaningful document name.

Common error messages:

  • "Unauthorized" or "Invalid API key": Check API credentials.
  • "Template not found": Verify the template ID.
  • "Missing required parameters": Ensure all required fields like templateId and name are set.

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