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# How do I Generate Reports in Bulk?

## Create Reports for multiple samples simultaneously, saving time and streamlining your process

### **Generating Reports from the Samples List Table**

1. Navigate to **Samples -\> List**
2. Select the samples that you would like to generate reports for
3. Click "Actions"
4. Select "Generate Reports"  
   ![multicoa1](https://help.confidentlims.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Migration/multicoa1.webp?width=670&height=258&name=multicoa1.webp)

### **Generating Reports for an entire Sample Order**

1. Navigate to **Orders**
2. Find and select the order you would like to generate reports for
3. In the **Order** page click "Actions"
4. Select "Generate Reports"
   
   ![multicoa2](https://help.confidentlims.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Migration/multicoa2.webp?width=670&height=194&name=multicoa2.webp)

### **Auto Generating Reports Using Assay Statuses**

 You can have report drafts automatically generate when the samples' assays reach a specific status (ex. "Reviewed"). To enable this functionality, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to **Settings -\> Laboratory -\> General**
2. Scroll down to **Samples -\> Assay Status**
3. Select the three dots next to the status you would like to set as the auto-generation status
4. Select **Set as auto-generate COA status**
   
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5. Report drafts will now automatically generate when all assays are in the status set  
   ![](https://help.confidentlims.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-12-2026-04-56-40-1533-PM.png?width=448&height=402&name=image-png-Jun-12-2026-04-56-40-1533-PM.png)

 

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