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How to Stop Adobe from Adding a Confirmation Page to PDF Documents

Algirdas Jasaitis Oct 22, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user wants to prevent Adobe from automatically attaching a confirmation page or audit trail to their documents during the sending process.

How to Stop Adobe from Adding a Confirmation Page to Documents

Product: Adobe Acrobat / Adobe Sign
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Sending or finalizing a PDF document for signature, review, or email distribution.
Observed behavior: An extra confirmation page or audit report is automatically appended to the end of the PDF document without the user's explicit request.

Before you start

Determine whether you are using Adobe Acrobat's standard sharing features or Adobe Sign, as the automatic confirmation page is most commonly the Audit Report generated by Adobe Sign workflows.

Solution 1Recommended

Disable the Audit Report in Adobe Sign Settings

Turn off the automated audit trail attachment in your Adobe Sign account preferences to stop the confirmation page from generating.

When sending documents for e-signatures via Adobe Sign, the system attaches a final Audit Report by default. You can easily disable this behavior in your account settings so that only the document itself is sent.

Log in to Adobe Sign

Access Account Settings

Click on your profile icon or the 'Account' tab, then select 'Account Settings' from the menu.

Modify Signature Preferences

Navigate to 'Signature Preferences' or 'Global Settings' (depending on your administrator access level).

Disable Audit Trail

Locate the setting labeled 'Attach audit report to signed documents'. Uncheck this box and click 'Save' to apply your changes.

Disable the Audit Report in Adobe Sign Settings

Settings Applied: Future documents sent through Adobe Sign will no longer include the extra confirmation page at the end of the file.

Solution 2

Manually Remove the Confirmation Page Using a PDF Editor

If the document has already been finalized with the confirmation page attached, you can manually delete the unwanted page using PDF editing tools.

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If you need a straightforward way to remove unwanted confirmation pages or manage your documents without forced automated attachments, WPS PDF provides a powerful, user-friendly solution.

1. Open Your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF file using the built-in WPS PDF editor.
2. Navigate to Page Management: Click on the 'Page' tab located in the top navigation ribbon to view all document thumbnails.
3. Delete Unwanted Pages: Select the confirmation page you want to remove, click the 'Delete Pages' icon, and save your finalized file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Adobe automatically add a confirmation page to my PDF?

This is typically the Adobe Sign Audit Report, which automatically tracks the history of the document's views, IP addresses, and signatures to ensure legal compliance and traceability.

Can I remove a confirmation page from a digitally signed PDF?

Once a PDF is digitally signed and certified, editing or removing pages is usually restricted to protect the document's legal integrity. You would need to remove the signature first or request an unsigned copy from the sender.

Does printing to PDF remove the confirmation page?

Yes, you can select 'Print', choose 'Microsoft Print to PDF' or 'WPS PDF', and specify only the page range of the actual document. This leaves out the final confirmation page, but keep in mind that it will flatten the file and remove any digital signature certificates.

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