> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.firstwork.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Bulk Creation > Create multiple applications at once by uploading a CSV file Admins can create multiple applications in a hiring flow at once by uploading a CSV file. *** ## How It Works 1. Navigate to the applications list in your hiring flow 2. Click **Add Applicant** and select **Bulk Add Applicants** Add Applicant dropdown showing Bulk Add Applicants option 3. Select the fields you want to include, then download the CSV template 4. Fill in the CSV with candidate data and upload it 5. Review and confirm the import Bulk Upload Applicants dialog with field selection, CSV template download, and file upload *** ## CSV Format Each row in the CSV represents one application. Columns should include candidate data that maps to fields in your hiring flow form — for example: | Column | Maps To | | ------------ | ------------------ | | `first_name` | First Name field | | `last_name` | Last Name field | | `email` | Email field | | `phone` | Phone Number field | Any additional columns can be mapped to custom form fields during the import step. *** ## Tips * **Check for duplicates** — If the hiring flow has uniqueness rules configured, duplicate entries will be skipped * **Required fields** — Make sure your CSV includes all mandatory fields to avoid import errors * **File format** — Use UTF-8 encoded CSV files for best compatibility