A new “Restart Envelope” event has been introduced alongside performance optimizations for the notification queue and finished‑envelope backups. These changes help integrated systems react more precisely when an envelope is restarted, make notification handling and backup processing more efficient even at high volumes, and ensure a more consistent visual result for approver signatures (ClickToSign) by avoiding stamp imprint customizations.

Pre‑authentication is now used for Workstep Controller (WSC) management calls, improving the security of administrative operations and providing a more robust foundation for managing signing workflows in complex environments. In addition, core viewer and SDK components have been updated to current versions, ensuring continued compatibility with supported document formats and incorporating the latest vendor fixes.

Some identity providers and use cases do not rely on a phone number for secure identification. In previous versions, a phone number was typically required when configuring certain eID options.

In 26.8 it is now possible to configure an eID without a phone number:

• This supports scenarios where a phone number is not needed or not available.
• It helps you adapt eSignAnyWhere to a broader range of identity providers and regulatory environments.
• It can simplify onboarding for recipients who prefer not to share their mobile number.

This provides more flexibility when setting up your signing and identification flows, especially in markets with specific data‑minimization requirements.