# Introduction

Welcome to the **IAF CertSearch User Guide**. This guide will walk you through the process of verifying company certifications within the IAF CertSearch database. IAF CertSearch helps you ensure that the company certifications are valid, up-to-date, and issued by accredited certification bodies, giving you confidence in their compliance with international standards.

This guide will cover the various methods you can use to verify certifications, including manual searches and bulk verification through file uploads.

### How to get started?

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**Access IAF CertSearch**\
Visit the IAF CertSearch platform at <https://www.iafcertsearch.org>.
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**Log In or Sign Up**

* If you already have an account, simply log in using your credentials.
* New users can create an account by visiting [IAF CertSearch Plans](https://www.iafcertsearch.org/plans) and selecting the verification plan that best fits your individual or organizational needs.

**Choose a Verification Plan**\
During the sign-up process, you can select from the following verification plans:

* **Free**
* **Basic**
* **Standard**
* **Enterprise**

Each plan offers unique features and varying usage limits for certificate verification. Higher-tier plans unlock enhanced functionality, more extensive search capabilities, and fewer restrictions. For detailed plan comparisons, visit [IAF CertSearch Plans](https://www.iafcertsearch.org/plans).
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**Get Access to Key Features**

Once subscribed, you'll gain access to the advanced verification features.
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[Bulk Match via Import Company Data](/verifiers/search/bulk-match-via-import-company-data.md)
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[Watchlist](/verifiers/listing/watchlist.md)
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