How do I send the same document to many people for e-signatures using Send in Bulk?

Go to E-Sign and select 'Send in bulk'. Upload your document to create a parent template. Add signers using a CSV file or by typing their details. Send the document. Each person gets a unique agreement.

Why should I use a CSV file to add recipients for Send in Bulk instead of adding them manually?

Saves time: Quickly add hundreds or thousands of recipients at once. Adds detail: Include roles, authentication settings, and default field values for each signer. Reduces errors: Less chance of typos compared to manual entry for many signers.

Bulk eSign Deployments in Adobe Acrobat — How-to & AI prompts

AI prompts

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AExecute — “help me do it”We need NDAs signed by [N=120] contractors before next Monday. Send the NDA to the list of…+

We need NDAs signed by [N=120] contractors before next Monday. Send the NDA to the list of contractor emails, use the same template and signer role, track completion, and report back with outstanding names by end of day Friday.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

BImprove — “do it better”HR will distrust a bulk send that looks impersonal and may be ignored. Send the NDA in bulk to…+

HR will distrust a bulk send that looks impersonal and may be ignored. Send the NDA in bulk to [N=120] contractors with personalized first lines mentioning [project], stagger sends in two batches to avoid spam filters, and attach clear instructions and a [deadline=7-day] deadline so contractors understand urgency.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

CDecide — “help me choose”I must collect signatures from dozens of alumni for a release, but previous bulk sends had low…+

I must collect signatures from dozens of alumni for a release, but previous bulk sends had low completion and many questions. Help me choose between one single bulk send or staggered personalized batches, recommend reminder timing and subject lines to maximize completion within [timeframe=three weeks], and give a short template for the message that reduces follow‑ups.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid

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Open Adobe Acrobat and sign in to your account.
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Go to the Home screen and select Agree or Send for signature.
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Click on Send to multiple recipients.
4
Select Choose files and upload the document you want each recipient to sign.
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Enter an agreement name and customize the message to recipients if needed.
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Click Add recipients and enter the names and email addresses of each person you want to sign the document.
Best practiceYou can paste a list of email addresses or upload a CSV file for large recipient lists.
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Review the recipient list and document, then click Send to send individual copies for signature.
NoteEach recipient receives their own unique copy to sign, and you can track the status of each agreement.

In the appWith the API

You can monitor the status of each recipient’s signature from the Manage tab after sending in bulk.

This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.

Glossary

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Parent TemplateA single document used to create many individual agreements.ExampleA standard sales contract is used as a base to generate unique agreements for each customer.

Child AgreementA single, separate document created from a parent template for one person.ExampleEach new employee receives a unique child agreement generated from the standard employment contract template.

CSVA simple file type that holds data in a table, often used to add many signers at once.ExampleThe event organizer uploaded a CSV of attendee names to quickly add them as signers for the waiver.

FAQ

about this task

Go to E-Sign and select 'Send in bulk'.
Upload your document to create a parent template.
Add signers using a CSV file or by typing their details.
Send the document. Each person gets a unique agreement.

A parent template is the original document you upload when using Send in Bulk. It is important because it acts as the master copy from which up to 1,000 individual 'child agreements' are created. This ensures all signers receive the exact same document layout and content, saving you time from preparing each one separately.

When you use Send in Bulk, each individual agreement sent to a signer counts as a separate transaction. So, sending 750 unique e-signature requests means 750 transactions will be counted against your monthly limit. It's crucial to understand your Adobe Acrobat Pro or Pro for teams plan's transaction limits to avoid unexpected charges or service interruptions.

Saves time: Quickly add hundreds or thousands of recipients at once.
Adds detail: Include roles, authentication settings, and default field values for each signer.
Reduces errors: Less chance of typos compared to manual entry for many signers.

Sending a document to multiple signers at once often means all signers see the same document and may see each other's details. With 'Send in Bulk', each signer receives a completely independent 'child agreement' from a single 'parent template'. This means each signer has their own private audit trail, and they do not see who else received the document, ensuring privacy and clear individual accountability, especially for large deployments.

Bulk eSign Deployments

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How to do it

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