> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://sigma-docs.pastelhq.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bulk Search

> Sigma's bulk screening tool helps you efficiently process thousands of names against global sanctions lists, PEP databases, and adverse media sources—ensuring comprehensive compliance with minimal effort.

### How to Upload Names

To upload names for screening

1. Visit [Sigma Dashboard](https://sigma.pastelhq.ai/).
2. Click on *Risk Monitoring*.
3. Click on *Bulk Search* tab.
4. Click on *New Bulk Search* button.
5. Upload a **CSV** file containing the list of names you want to pass through our PEP, Sanction and Adverse Media checks
   <Tip>
     You can download the example CSV on the page to see the format of upload
   </Tip>
6. Apply a *Threshold* for level of strictness during search
7. Set *Title* and *Callback URL*
   <Tip>Result will be sent to your call back URL</Tip>

### Result

* Results are sent to the call back URL you used during upload
* You can also view results by clicking *PEP & Sanction Requests* / *Adverse Media Requests* tabs
* Results can be exported for auditing purpose

### Example Response (Sent to your callback URL)

```javascript theme={null}
{
  "checkId": "dc877bf9-cb5f-4429-be5f-6cfbe0941623",
  "pep": {
    "check_id": "dc877bf9-cb5f-4429-be5f-6cfbe0941623",
    "check_creation_date": "2025-04-07T17:52:29.127Z",
    "last_screened_date": "2025-04-07T17:52:29.127Z",
    "created_by": "64a6d6446b67960f0543b301",
    "results": [
      {
        "_id": "662f9315d2b06e101bdf6221",
        "externalId": "Q5241129",
        "type": "pep",
        "__v": 0,
        "addresses": [""],
        "aliases": [""],
        "birth_date": "",
        "countries": ["au"],
        "createdAt": "2024-04-29T12:31:00.314Z",
        "dataset": [
          {
            "name": "Wikidata Politically Exposed Persons",
            "url": ""
          }
        ],
        "entityType": "Person",
        "name": "David Williams",
        "sanctions": [""],
        "updatedAt": "2024-08-07T19:15:37.517Z",
        "isDeleted": false,
        "searchScore": 3,
        "confidenceScore": 100
      }
    ],
    "search_keyword": "David Williams",
    "type": "pep"
  },
  "sanction": {
    "check_id": "dc877bf9-cb5f-4429-be5f-6cfbe0941623",
    "check_creation_date": "2025-04-07T17:52:29.127Z",
    "last_screened_date": "2025-04-07T17:52:29.127Z",
    "created_by": "64a6d6446b67960f0543b301",
    "results": [
      {
        "_id": "662f9e38d2b06e101b259f01",
        "externalId": "usgsa-s4mr3q02m",
        "type": "sanction",
        "__v": 0,
        "addresses": ["MARCY, 13403, USA"],
        "aliases": [""],
        "birth_date": "",
        "countries": ["us"],
        "createdAt": "2024-04-29T13:18:37.374Z",
        "dataset": [
          {
            "name": "US SAM Procurement Exclusions",
            "url": ""
          }
        ],
        "entityType": "Person",
        "name": "DAVID WILLIAMS",
        "sanctions": ["Reciprocal - 2010-05-20", "Reciprocal - 2010-07-13"],
        "updatedAt": "2024-08-08T07:51:48.047Z",
        "isDeleted": false,
        "searchScore": 3,
        "confidenceScore": 100
      },
      {
        "_id": "662f9e72d2b06e101b29c509",
        "type": "sanction",
        "externalId": "usgsa-s4mrrgtkm",
        "__v": 0,
        "addresses": ["KAILUA, 96734, USA"],
        "aliases": [""],
        "birth_date": "",
        "countries": ["us"],
        "createdAt": "2024-04-29T13:19:40.745Z",
        "dataset": [
          {
            "name": "US SAM Procurement Exclusions",
            "url": ""
          }
        ],
        "entityType": "Person",
        "name": "DAVID WILLIAMS HAAS",
        "sanctions": ["Reciprocal - 2023-02-02 - 2028-02-01"],
        "updatedAt": "2024-08-08T08:10:26.793Z",
        "isDeleted": false,
        "searchScore": 3,
        "confidenceScore": 87
      },
      {
        "_id": "662f9e2bd2b06e101b250dc0",
        "type": "sanction",
        "externalId": "usgsa-s4mr3pc4m",
        "__v": 0,
        "addresses": ["SALT LAKE CITY, 84116, USA"],
        "aliases": [""],
        "birth_date": "",
        "countries": ["us"],
        "createdAt": "2024-04-29T13:18:11.974Z",
        "dataset": [
          {
            "name": "US SAM Procurement Exclusions",
            "url": ""
          }
        ],
        "entityType": "Person",
        "name": "DAVID WILLIAMS EDWARDS",
        "sanctions": ["Reciprocal - 2005-05-19"],
        "updatedAt": "2024-08-08T07:51:02.866Z",
        "isDeleted": false,
        "searchScore": 3,
        "confidenceScore": 87
      },
      {
        "_id": "662f9e49d2b06e101b26a19e",
        "type": "sanction",
        "externalId": "usgsa-s4mr3r0kr",
        "__v": 0,
        "addresses": ["SALT LAKE CITY, 84116, USA"],
        "aliases": [""],
        "birth_date": "",
        "countries": ["us"],
        "createdAt": "2024-04-29T13:18:58.224Z",
        "dataset": [
          {
            "name": "US SAM Procurement Exclusions",
            "url": ""
          }
        ],
        "entityType": "Person",
        "name": "DAVID WILLIAMS EDWARDS",
        "sanctions": ["Reciprocal - 2005-07-13"],
        "updatedAt": "2024-08-08T07:53:13.204Z",
        "isDeleted": false,
        "searchScore": 3,
        "confidenceScore": 87
      }
    ],
    "search_keyword": "David Williams",
    "type": "sanction"
  }
}
```