How to Self-Host Docuseal for Document Signing

By Admin · Mar 1, 2026 · Updated Apr 23, 2026 · 28 views · 1 min read

What Is Docuseal?

Docuseal is an open-source document signing platform. It lets you create, send, and sign documents electronically — a self-hosted alternative to DocuSign.

Requirements

A Breeze with at least 1 GB RAM
Docker installed

Installation

docker run -d --name docuseal \
  -p 3000:3000 \
  -v /opt/docuseal/data:/data \
  --restart unless-stopped \
  docuseal/docuseal:latest

Setup

Visit http://your-server:3000 and create your admin account.

Features

Drag-and-drop form field placement
Multiple signers with signing order
PDF and image document support
Signature, initials, date, text, and checkbox fields
Email notifications for signing requests
Completed document storage
API for integration with other systems
Audit trail for compliance

Creating a Signing Template

Upload a PDF document
Add fields (signature, date, text) by dragging them onto the document
Assign fields to signers
Send for signing via email
Track completion status