# Active Directory - Search entries action (Batch)

The Search entries batch action retrieves a list of Active Directory entries matching the criteria you specify and processes them in batches.

# Input

Input field Description
Sample entry DN Specify the distinguished name (DN) of a reference entry. The action uses this entry’s attributes as a template to define sub-fields in the Search entries by field and retrieve values from matching entries.
Limit Enter the maximum number of entries you plan to retrieve for each action. The maximum is 1,000 entries.
Batch size Optional. Enter the maximum number of entries to return in each batch. Defaults to 1000.
Batch cookie Optional. Enter the Batch cookie from a previous iteration of this action to retrieve the next batch of results. Leave this field blank to retrieve the first batch.
Search entries by Enter values for each attribute you plan to filter by. Only entries that match all the provided values are processed. This field includes sub-fields for each attribute of the reference entry.
Advanced search filter Enter LDAP filters (opens new window) to define search conditions. For example, enter (ou=Dev)(objectClass=Person) to retrieve only Person entries from the Dev organization unit.

# Output

Output field Description
Batch cookie A pagination token for the next batch of results.
Entries Returns the entries that match your search criteria, including values for each attribute defined by the sample entry.


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