# Creating a Search
**Creating a Search:**
To create a search in our application, follow these steps:
1. **Navigating to the Compliance Section:**
* Sign in to your account using your credentials.
* Click on the menu icon located in the top-left corner of the screen.
* From the menu, select the "Compliance" option if available. This will direct you to the compliance section of the platform.
2. **Accessing the New Search:**
* Within the Compliance section, locate and click on the "New Search" tab. This tab should provide you with the steps to proceed with a new search.
3. **Creating the New Search:**
**There are 5 steps to creating a new search:**
1. **Reason:** Give the search a name and describe the reason you are performing the search.
2. **Users:** Select the specific users in your company whose activity you are searching for from the list.
3. **Search Text:** Enter the key words to search for in the text box. You can enter multiple key words separated by commas.
4. **Date Range:** Select a date range to search within.
5. **Finish:** Preview the results and click the button labeled 'GO' to view. A new tab labeled with the search's name will appear containing the results.
**Viewing the Results:**
* Use the search option to narrow down the list of results based on specific criteria such as the prompt, user, agent name, or date created.
* Click on the desired result to view detailed information in the results panel.
**Note:** Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create a search. Searches are strictly used for compliance purposes and all searches are recorded in the system. Exercise caution to avoid unintended consequences.
#### Additional Information:
* **Compliance Privileges**: Please note that only users with compliance privileges can access the compliance section and manage searches.
