> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/iaf-certsearch-support/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/iaf-certsearch-support/contributing-members/ab-accreditation-bodies/ab-user-guide.md).

# AB User Guide

This documentation will help you get started with IAF CertSearch. Once you have activated your account, we will show you how to upload and manage your data. We will provide you with a step-by-step guide to assist you.

### Getting Started

> [Activation](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/getting-started/activation)

### Learn about the IAF CertSearch Data Structure

> [Data Templates](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/templates)
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> [Certification Body Fields Glossary](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/certification-body-fields-glossary)
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> [Certification Fields Glossary](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/certification-fields-glossary)

### Data Management

> [Standards](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/data-management/standards)
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> Certification Body (CB)
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> * [CB Template](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification-body/certification-body-templates)
> * [CB Data Import](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification-body)
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> Certification and Certified Entites
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> * [Certification Templates](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification/certification-file-templates)
> * [Certification and Certified Entities Data Import](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification/data-import-methods)

### Settings

> [Accounts](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/settings/accounts)
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> [Accreditation Body Profile](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/settings/accreditation-body-profile)
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> [Users](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/settings/users)
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> [User Settings](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/settings/settings#user-settings)
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> [Security Settings](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/settings/settings#security-settings)
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> [Notification Settings](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/settings/settings#notification-settings)