When sharing a document for external review, what is true about external reviewers' access?

• A. External reviewers can access the document for redlining without a CLM account.
• B. External reviewers must have a CLM account.
• C. Access is read-only for external reviewers.
• D. The document is automatically emailed to all recipients.

Answer: (A)

External reviewers can access the document for redlining without a CLM account. DocuSign CLM allows sharing with external or guest reviewers via a secure link, enabling them to review and propose changes through redlines or comments without needing to sign in with a CLM license. This design makes collaboration with clients, vendors, or partners smoother by removing the barrier of creating a CLM account while still preserving control over access and the ability to capture feedback for later review. The idea that reviewers must have a CLM account isn’t accurate because the external access is specifically meant to be account-free for ease of participation. It isn’t limited to read-only—redlining implies that they can make edits or propose changes. And the document isn’t automatically emailed to everyone involved; access is granted through a deliberate sharing action and tracked within the system.