Confirming your signature
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How signature confirmation works on Change.org
When you sign a Change.org petition without being logged in, you need to confirm your signature via email to ensure it counts toward the petition's goal. This verification process helps maintain the integrity of petition signatures and prevents fraudulent activity.
Why signature confirmation is needed
Change.org requires signature confirmation to ensure that all signatures on petitions are legitimate and authorized by real people. This verification process:
● Prevents automated bots from artificially inflating signature counts
● Confirms you have access to the email address you provided
● Protects against unauthorized use of email addresses
● Keeps petition signature counts accurate and trustworthy
How to confirm your signature
After signing a Change.org petition, follow these steps to confirm your signature:
- Check your email: Look for an email from Change.org with the subject line asking you to confirm your signature. This email is sent to the address you provided when signing.
- Check your spam folder: If you don't see the confirmation email in your inbox, check your spam or junk folder. Change.org emails are sometimes filtered by email providers.
- Click the confirmation link: Open the email and click the link that says "Confirm your signature" or similar wording. This validates your signature and adds it to the petition count.
- Verify you're redirected correctly: After clicking the link, you should be taken to the Change.org petition page. Your signature is now confirmed and counted.
If you're already logged in
When you sign a Change.org petition while logged into your account, your signature is confirmed automatically. You don't need to click any confirmation link because Change.org already has your verified email address on file. This is the fastest way to sign petitions.
Tip: Log in to your Change.org account before signing petitions in the future to skip the email confirmation step.
Troubleshooting confirmation issues
Confirmation link takes me to the login page
If clicking the confirmation link in your email redirects you to the Change.org login page instead of confirming your signature, you may need to log in to your Change.org account or create an account if you don't have one yet.
Solution: Try logging in to your Change.org account. If you don't have an account, create a free account using the same email address you used to sign the petition. Once your account is created and you're logged in, sign the petition again. Your signature will be confirmed automatically this time.
Confirmation link just shows the petition page
If the confirmation link takes you to the petition page without any confirmation message, your signature may already be confirmed, or you may need to create a Change.org account first (see above). To make sure you have successfully signed a petition:
● Log in to your Change.org account
● Click on “Petitions you’ve signed or started” in the top menu
● Click on the “Signed” tab (which may appear grayed out)
You will see a list of all petitions that you have successfully signed here.
I didn't receive a confirmation email
If you don't receive a confirmation email after signing a Change.org petition:
● Check your spam or junk folder
● Verify you entered the correct email address when signing
● Make sure your email provider isn't blocking Change.org emails
● Contact Change.org support if the issue persists
My email address contains special characters
Email addresses with certain patterns or characters (such as a plus sign, like email+tag@domain.com) may be flagged as suspicious by Change.org's security filters, which could affect whether your signature is counted. If you consistently have trouble with such an email address, try signing petitions while logged into your Change.org account instead, or contact support for assistance.
Security and signature validation
Change.org uses automated security filters to detect and prevent fraudulent signature activity. Signatures from invalid or suspicious email addresses may be automatically removed from petition counts. This process helps keep Change.org petition signature counts accurate and trustworthy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the confirmation link valid?
Confirmation links in Change.org signature emails remain active for up to 30 days. After that, you'll need to sign the petition again to generate a new confirmation link.
I signed a petition days ago but never confirmed - can I still confirm?
Yes, if it's been less than 30 days. Find the original confirmation email from Change.org and click the link. If the link has expired or you can't find the email, sign the petition again to receive a new confirmation email.
What if I used the wrong email address when signing?
If you provided an incorrect email address, you won't be able to confirm your signature and it won't count. Sign the petition again using the correct email address. If you're logged into your Change.org account, your signature will use your account email automatically and confirm instantly.
How do I find all the petitions that I’ve successfully signed?
To find all petitions that you have successfully signed, make sure you are logged into your account. Then, click on the “Petitions you’ve signed or started” option in the top menu. After this, click on the “Signed” tab. Do note that this signed tab may appear grayed out.