Find data on kDrive

This guide concerns the search for information within the data stored on kDrive Infomaniak among files and folders accessible to the connected user.

Prerequisites

• Searching for content inside PDF files or spreadsheet/text documents is not possible only with the offer kDrive Pro (and kSuite Pro + Enterprise). 

Enable Search in Hosted Content

To activate this intelligent feature:

1. Click here in order to access the management of your product on the Manager Infomaniak (Need help?).
2. Click on the icon Parameters ‍‍ Top right.
3. Check or select the relevant kDrive from the drop-down menu in the left side menu.
4. Click on General in the left side menu.
5. Click on Smart Features:
   
6. Click on the button to accept automatic file analysis.
7. Click the toggle switch button to activate the content search:
   

Search for an item...

... on the kDrive mobile app (app for iOS smartphone or tablet / Android)

On the main page of the kDrive app, a search field allows you to enter the text to find:

If you are browsing your folders, a magnifying glass is visible at the top right of the screen to start a search:
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... on the web app kDrive (online service) kdrive.infomaniak.com)

The search bar is always placed at the top of the screen. The CMD-F or CTRL-F keyboard shortcut allows you to place the focus in the field to enter the text to find faster. The results are displayed as you search:

Click on the icon of Advanced search at the bottom of the search bar drop-down menu to filter according to the following criteria:

• location
• type of document
• date of change
• created by {kDrive user}
• Category

Once you have established your search criteria for the keyword to find, start the search with the button Search.