# Packet vs. Single Document: What's the Difference?

When sending contracts in Signfeld, you’ll encounter two formats: Packets and Single Documents. Each serves a different purpose depending on how many documents you're sending and how you'd like to organize them.<br>

### ✅ What Is a Single Document?

A **Single Document** is exactly what it sounds like—one contract or agreement that you send to one or more signers.

* Ideal for simple transactions.
* Sent on its own with a single set of notifications.
* Easy to manage and track.

Use a Single Document when you only need a signer to review and sign one file.<br>

### 📦 What Is a Packet?

A Packet is a collection of one or **more documents grouped together and sent as a unit.**

* Signers complete each document within the packet in sequence.
* All documents are accessible from a single link.
* Useful for onboarding, sales, or legal flows that involve multiple agreements or forms.

Signfeld displays a checklist of all documents in the packet so signers can track their progress.

### 🚦Key Differences at a Glance

| **Feature**             | **Single Document**       | **Packet**                      |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **Number of documents** | 1                         | Multiple                        |
| **Signer experience**   | Signs one document        | Signs multiple documents        |
| **Progress tracking**   | One status per document   | Packet-level and document-level |
| **Use case example**    | NDA or freelance contract | Employee onboarding packet      |

### 🧠 Which Should You Use?

* Use **Single Document** for straightforward agreements that don’t require supporting documents.
* Use a **Packet** when you need to send several documents to the same signer at once, or when you want to keep things organized in one delivery.

No matter which you choose, Signfeld keeps things simple and ensures every signer stays on track.

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