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# Start an envelope

> Initiates the signing process for an envelope.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/signatureapi-daf4ee54/5kf_xnmgDccjHgkV/docs/integrations/power-automate/images/actions/start-envelope.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5kf_xnmgDccjHgkV&q=85&s=142d46dbdc0d6699db00fa4928c9d18b" alt="" width="2880" height="1624" data-path="docs/integrations/power-automate/images/actions/start-envelope.png" />
</Frame>

### Input

<ParamField path="Envelope ID" type="string" required={true}>
  The ID of the envelope.
</ParamField>

### Output

<ResponseField name="Envelope Status" type="string">
  The [current status](/docs/integrations/power-automate/envelopes/envelope#lifecycle) of the envelope.

  Available options: `draft`, `processing`, `in_progress`, `completed`, `failed`, `canceled`.
</ResponseField>