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# Search by group

This section discusses the group search attribute available in the Device Search feature.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Use this when** you want to narrow Device Search results to one or more device groups.
{% endhint %}

You can perform a more specific search according to the group.

## Search by group

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open Group search

From the *Device Search* screen, in the *Search* window, select **Group**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Select the group(s)

Select a single group, multiple groups, or all groups. On selecting the groups, the *Search Criteria* box is displayed with the added details.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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## Guidelines

* The search can be invoked from any screen where device-related information is displayed.

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<details>

<summary>Keywords</summary>

Also called: group search. Search terms: search criteria, select group.

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