Search for data on kDrive

This guide deals with searching for information within the data stored on Infomaniak's kDrive, including files and folders accessible to the logged-in user.

Enable search in hosted content

Searching for content within PDF files or spreadsheet/text documents is possible with the kDrive Pro offering (and kSuite Pro + Enterprise). To activate this smart feature:

1. Log in to the Infomaniak Manager (manager.infomaniak.com) from a web browser like Brave or Edge.
2. Click on the icon in the top right corner of the interface (or navigate using the left side menu, for example).
3. Choose kDrive (Collaborative Tools universe).
4. Click on the name of the relevant object in the displayed table.
5. Click on the icon in the top right corner of the interface.
6. Check the kDrive affected by your settings.
7. Click on General in the left side menu.
8. Click on Intelligent Features:
   
9. Click the button to accept automatic file analysis.
10. Toggle the button to activate content search:
    

Search for an Item by Name

on the iOS / Android mobile app

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

If you are browsing through your folders, a magnifying glass is visible at the top right of the screen to launch a search:

on a Web browser

The search bar is always located at the top of the screen. The CMD-F or CTRL-F keyboard shortcut places the focus in the field to enter the text to find more quickly. Results are displayed as you type your search:

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

• Location
• Document type
• Modification date
• Created by {kDrive user}
• Category

Once you have set your search criteria for the keyword to find, initiate the search using the Search button.