# Overview

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This documentation is intended for the Multi-National Certification Bodies that are accredited by an IAF MLA signatory member Accreditation Body under the main scope ISO/IEC 17021-1.

This helps 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

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[Activation](/mncb/getting-started/activation.md)
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## Learn about the IAF CertSearch Data Structure

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[Templates](/mncb/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/templates.md)
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[Certified Entity and Certification Fields Glossary](/mncb/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/certified-entity-and-certification-fields-glossary.md)
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## Data Management

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[Certified Entities](/mncb/data-management/certified-entities.md)
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[Data Import](/mncb/data-management/data-import.md)
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## Settings

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[Users](/mncb/settings/users.md)
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[User Settings](/mncb/settings/settings/user-settings.md)
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[Security Settings](/mncb/settings/settings/security-settings.md)
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[Notification Settings](/mncb/settings/settings/notification-settings.md)
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