# Active Directory - Search users action (Batch)

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

# Input

Input field Description
Sample user DN Specify the distinguished name (DN) of a reference user account. The action uses this account’s attributes as a template to define sub-fields in the Search users by field and retrieve values from matching users.
Limit Enter the maximum number of user accounts 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 users by Enter values for each attribute you plan to filter by. Only user accounts that match all the provided values are processed. This field includes sub-fields for each attribute of the reference user account.
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.
Users Returns the user accounts that match your search criteria, including values for each attribute defined by the sample user.


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