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# Set expiry of signing link

Set expiry of signing link allows you to set the expiry timeline of the document.

## Configuring Expiry Duration  

When setting the expiry duration for a document, the following options apply:  

- **Minimum Expiry (45 minutes):** Set by entering `-1`.  
- **Same-Day Expiry:** Entering `0` sets the invite to expire at 11:59:59 PM on the day it is sent.  
- **Custom Expiry (1+ Days):** Entering any number greater than `0` specifies the number of days the invite will remain valid.

> **Info — Note**
>
> Expiry days must be set to 365 or less.

## How to Set Expiry

#### V3 Workflow

1. In the Invite section, click **Signing Journey Options** on the bottom left.
2. Enable the **Set Expiry of signing link**.
3. Specify the expiry duration.
4. Click **Save**

#### Workflow Creation

1. In the Invite section, click **Advanced Options** on the bottom left.
2. Enable the **Expiry**.
3. Enter the expiry duration

## Note

- **Toggle OFF:** The workflow runner cannot enable the feature.
- Toggle ON (details specified): The workflow runner cannot make any changes.

#### V4 Workflow

1. Toggle on **Consent and Validity Controls**.
2. Enable the **Expiry** toggle.
3. Enter the number of days after which the link will expire.

#### Workflow Creation

1. Toggle on **Consent and Validity Controls**.
2. Enable the **Expiry** toggle.
3. Enter the number of days after which the link will expire.

> **Info — Note**
>
> If no expiry duration is specified, the eSign invitation will default to a validity of 10 days.

You can extend/reduce the expiry of an active sent document.

## Invitee Experience

Once the document is expired, the email/SMS notification will be sent to the invitee.

> **Info — Note**
>
> Document expiry reminders are sent 3, 2 & 1 days before the documents expire.