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ActionDropbox SignUpdated May 2026
How do I fetch a Dropbox Sign request status?
Short answer: Drop the "Dropbox Sign → Get Signature Request" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Signature Request ID request_id | string | Required | — |
Sample request
{"request_id": "{{trigger.request_id}}"}
Returns
{"signature_request": {"files_url": "https://.../files","is_complete": true,"signature_request_id": "abc"}}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Signature Request.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Get Signature Request.
What does the Get Signature Request action do in Dropbox Sign?
Returns the signature request with per-signer status, audit trail, and PDF download URLs once complete. The standard lookup before downloading the signed PDF or for checking "did all signers finish yet" before downstream side-effects.
What inputs does Get Signature Request require?
Required: Signature Request ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Dropbox Sign returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Get Signature Request support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Signature Request inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Dropbox Sign's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Dropbox Sign actions.
Action
Cancel Signature Request
Cancels an in-flight signature request. Pending signers get a cancellation notification. For "wrong recipient, void" or "deal lost mid-signing, abandon" workflows.
ActionList Signature Requests
Paginated signature requests with filters by status. Useful for "outstanding signature requests >7 days old, send reminder" cadence workflows.
ActionSend Signature Request
Sends a fresh signature request from uploaded documents (not templates) with signers, signing order, and message. For one-off bespoke contracts where you're composing the document each time rather than templating.
ActionSend with Template
Sends a previously-designed template by template ID, filling in the signer roles and merge fields per send. The recommended path for repeatable contracts (NDAs, employment offers, vendor agreements).
Send get signature request from your workflows.
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