# Search Company Certificates

## Overview

We have introduced an enhanced Search feature for Verification Users. This update provides more relevant search results by suggesting multiple companies or certificates based on the keywords you enter. It also includes improved filtering options to help you quickly find the information you need.

#### What's New?

* **Direct search** by company name or certificate number.
* **Multiple suggestions** through a search result page for matching companies or certificates based on your keywords.
* **Improved filters** to help you quickly narrow results.
* **Streamlined verification** with fewer steps and faster access to information.

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## Key Benefits

* **Smarter suggestions**
  * Get multiple company or certificate matches based on your keywords.
* **Improved search accuracy**
  * Reduce time spent looking for the right record.
* **Location-based filtering**&#x20;
  * Narrow results to specific countries.
* **User-friendly interface**
  * Clean and intuitive design for faster navigation.

## How It Works

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### **Access the Search Page**

Navigate to the Search page in your Verification User dashboard.

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or you can also find the search at the top of  your dashboard header

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### **Enter Keywords**

Type the name of a company, certificate number, or any related keyword in the search box.\
As you type, the system will suggest matching companies or certificates.

* If you see the company you’re looking for in the suggestions, click its name directly to view details.<br>

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* If you want to view all possible matches, press **Enter** or click the **Search** icon to go to the full **Search Results** page.

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### **Apply Location Filters (Optional)**

Use the location filter to limit results to a specific country or region.

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### **Select a company by clicking View Profile**

Click on the desired company or certificate to view its details.

**Example:**

* **Search Term: ABC**

**Result:**

* **4 records found**

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**Note:**&#x20;

* Suggested results does not consume any verification credits, you will only get charged when you access the company profile page or the certificate page.
* Suggested results may vary depending on your subscription plan. To protect our data, some results are limited for free accounts. [Upgrade your plan ](https://www.iafcertsearch.org/membership/plans)to access the full set of search results [here](https://www.iafcertsearch.org/membership/plans).
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### Once selected, you will be redirected to the **Company Profile** page.

On this page, you can view a list of all certificates issued to the entity you selected.

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### **Click “View Certificate”**

To see the certificate details, click the **View Certificate** button. You will be redirected to the **Certificate** page.

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