How do I send one document to many people using Send in Bulk?

Open Acrobat Pro and go to 'E-Sign'. Select 'Send in bulk' to start the process. Add recipients by typing them or uploading a CSV file. The system creates separate agreements for each person, then you send them out.

How can a CSV file help when sending documents with Send in Bulk?

It lets you add many recipients at once, saving time. You can define different roles for each recipient. You can set up specific authentication methods for each person. You can pre-fill default field values for each recipient, making signing easier for them.

Prepare Bulk Sends in Adobe Acrobat — How-to & AI prompts

AI prompts

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AExecute — “help me do it”We need [count=45] amended vendor agreements signed before the [deadline=31 July] deadline.…+

We need [count=45] amended vendor agreements signed before the [deadline=31 July] deadline. Prepare the batch for signature using the bulk send workflow, attach the vendor-specific schedule for each, and start the send today so we can track signatures.

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

BImprove — “do it better”Procurement will ignore a mass-blind send if the vendor sees the wrong schedule. Prepare and…+

Procurement will ignore a mass-blind send if the vendor sees the wrong schedule. Prepare and send the [count=45] vendor amendment requests in bulk, ensure each package contains the correct vendor [schedule] and the vendor's contact in the To field, personalize the opening line with vendor name, and produce a delivery and signature status report for [recipient=Marcos] by close of day.

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

CDecide — “help me choose”I fear a bulk send could trigger pushback if schedules or pricing don't match. Advise whether…+

I fear a bulk send could trigger pushback if schedules or pricing don't match. Advise whether to send all [count=45] in one bulk wave or split them into prioritized batches based on risk and relationship. Recommend batching criteria, explain the trade-offs for speed versus vendor responsiveness, and provide the exact rollout plan and template language for each batch to maximize signature rate before [deadline=July 31].

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

How to do it

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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.
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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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Bulk SendA feature that lets you send one document to many different people for their signature at the same time.ExampleThe HR department used Bulk Send to distribute the new policy agreement to all employees for their signatures.

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.

FAQ

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Open Acrobat Pro and go to 'E-Sign'.
Select 'Send in bulk' to start the process.
Add recipients by typing them or uploading a CSV file.
The system creates separate agreements for each person, then you send them out.

A parent template is the original document you want everyone to sign. When you use Send in Bulk, this single template is used to make up to 1,000 unique copies, called child agreements, for each person who needs to sign.

No, when you use Send in Bulk, each person receives their own separate agreement. These are called 'child agreements'. Signers do not see who else is signing the document, ensuring privacy and an independent signing process for everyone.

Send in Bulk is a powerful feature designed for managing many e-signature requests at once. It creates many individual agreements with unique audit trails. This advanced functionality requires the more robust capabilities and licensing found in Acrobat Pro or Pro for teams to support such large-scale operations.

It lets you add many recipients at once, saving time.
You can define different roles for each recipient.
You can set up specific authentication methods for each person.
You can pre-fill default field values for each recipient, making signing easier for them.

Prepare Bulk Sends

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