Create a bulk distribution job that sends the updated policy PDF to all [recipients=4,200 employees], tracks acknowled…
Log in to your Adobe Acrobat Sign enterprise account.
Navigate to the E-Sign section and select the option for bulk sending agreements.
Upload the mandatory document (such as a policy or disclosure) that requires employee acknowledgment.
Enter an agreement name and customize the message that will be sent to all recipients.
Add recipients by uploading a CSV file or manually entering employee names and email addresses.
Review the agreement settings to ensure compliance requirements are met (such as authentication or deadlines).
Initiate the bulk send to distribute individual agreements to each recipient for signature.
Monitor agreement status and download reports to track which employees have signed and which are outstanding.
Best practiceTo avoid email deliverability issues and domain blacklisting, consider sending in smaller batches (e.g., 10 emails per hour) if your organization has not previously bulk-sent from this domain.
You can track the signing status of each recipient in real time from the Manage dashboard after sending.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
| Feature | Normal Multiple Signers | Bulk Send |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | One document, multiple people sign in a workflow | One document template, many unique copies sent to many people |
| Visibility | Signers might see others in the workflow | Each signer gets a private copy; signers do not see each other |
| Limit | Usually fewer signers | Up to 1,000 independent agreements at once |
| Tracking | One audit trail for the single document | Each child agreement has its own audit trail |
Using a CSV file for Bulk Send saves a lot of time when you have many recipients, up to 1,000. It also lets you add extra details for each signer, like their specific role, how they will prove their identity, and even default text for fields in their document. This makes the process much faster and more accurate than adding each person manually.
A 'parent template' is the main document you use to create many copies for Bulk Send. It is important because it ensures everyone receives the same base document. From this single template, the system generates up to 1,000 unique 'child agreements', each going to a different signer.
Yes, sending a policy to 700 employees using Bulk Send will affect your transaction limits. Each of the 700 'child agreements' created is counted as a separate agreement. This means 700 transactions will be used from your plan's total. It is important to check your Adobe Acrobat Pro or Pro for teams plan to ensure you have enough transactions available before starting a large Bulk Send.