> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar/view/search/advanced-search.md).

# Advanced search

***Advanced search*** lets you find entries and folders using multiple conditions across one or more vaults. In Remote Desktop Manager Windows, you can access it from the ribbon by clicking ***View*** – ***Search*** – ***Advanced search***.

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Select multiple entries at once by <kbd>Shift</kbd>-clicking or select all entries with the <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>A</kbd> shortcut. Right-clicking one or more entries shows the same menu and options as in the ***navigation pane***. Click ***Current*** to search the selected vault, or ***All*** to search across all vaults.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6046_2026_1.png)

#### Custom logical operator

Click ***Custom*** in the ***Logical operator*** drop-down menu if you want to customize search conditions.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6047_2026_1.png)

Enclose the ***condition number*** within brackets ("{}").

* AND operator: To use "AND", enter the characters "&&".
* OR operator: To use "OR", type the characters "||".

There is always an operator ( && ; || ) between specified condition numbers surrounded by brackets.

* Parenthetical order and priority: Specify the order and priority of the condition using parentheses. A parenthesis cannot be next to a bracket; it is always next to an operator, both for opening and closing parentheses.
* Error notification: If an error occurs while searching, a message will be displayed asking to check the conditions and try again.

### Search tab

<table><thead><tr><th width="118">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Conditions</strong></td><td><p>You can select multiple different conditions at once to tweak your search:</p><ul><li>Accounting number</li><li>Connection type</li><li>Contact reference</li><li>Created by</li><li>Creation date</li><li>Custom field</li><li>Description</li><li>Domain</li><li>Folder</li><li>Host</li><li>Invoice number</li><li>IP</li><li>Is favorite</li><li>Last update date</li><li>Last updated by</li><li>MAC</li><li>Name</li><li>OS</li><li>Password strength</li><li>PO number</li><li>Serial number</li><li>Server role</li><li>Service tag</li><li>Software</li><li>Status</li><li>Tags</li><li>URL</li><li>Username</li><li>Version</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Save</strong></td><td>Save your search locally to reuse it.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Save As</strong></td><td>Save a previously saved search but under a different name.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Load</strong></td><td>Load previously saved searches.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Settings</strong></td><td>Customize your search filters.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Search</strong></td><td>Once you have selected your search condition, click on <strong>Search</strong> to display the search results.</td></tr></tbody></table>

There will be a drop-down list next to certain condition fields (ex: Name) to give you more search options:

* ***Contains***: Any name including the characters you have entered.
* ***Starts with***: Any name beginning with the characters you have entered.
* ***Ends with***: Any name ending with the characters you have entered.
* ***Exact expression***: Any name exactly matching every character you have entered.
* ***Does not contain***: Any name that does not include the characters you have entered.
* ***Regular expression*** (regex): Any sequence of characters specifying a search pattern.
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![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMM6000_2026_1.png)

It is possible to select multiple entries at once with a <kbd>Shift</kbd>-click or select all entries with the <kbd>Cmd</kbd>+<kbd>A</kbd> shortcut. Right-clicking one or more entries shows the same menu and options as in the ***navigation pane***. Click ***Current*** to search the selected vault, or ***All*** to search across all vaults.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMM6001_2026_1.png)

#### Custom logical operator

Click ***Custom*** in the ***Logical operator*** drop-down menu if you want to customize search conditions.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMM6002_2026_1.png)

Enclose the ***condition number*** within brackets ("{}").

* AND operator: To use "AND", enter the characters "&&".
* OR operator: To use "OR", type the characters "||".

There is always an operator ( && ; || ) between specified condition numbers surrounded by brackets.

* Parenthetical order and priority: Specify the order and priority of the condition using parentheses. A parenthesis cannot be next to a bracket; it is always next to an operator, both for opening and closing parentheses.
* Error notification: If an error occurs while searching, a message will be displayed asking to check the conditions and try again.

### Search tab

<table><thead><tr><th width="123">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Conditions</strong></td><td><p>You can select multiple different conditions at once to tweak your search:</p><ul><li>Accounting number</li><li>Connection type</li><li>Contact reference</li><li>Created by</li><li>Creation date</li><li>Custom field</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Save</strong></td><td>Save your search locally to reuse it.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Save As</strong></td><td>Save a previously saved search but under a different name.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Load</strong></td><td>Load previously saved searches.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Settings</strong></td><td>Customize your search filters.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Search</strong></td><td>Once you have selected your search condition, click on <strong>Search</strong> to display the search results.</td></tr></tbody></table>

There will be a drop-down list next to certain condition fields (ex: Accounting number) to give you more search options:

* ***Contains***: Any name including the characters you have entered.
* ***Starts with***: Any name beginning with the characters you have entered.
* ***Ends with***: Any name ending with the characters you have entered.
* ***Exact expression***: Any name exactly matching every character you have entered.
* ***Does not contain***: Any name that does not include the characters you have entered.
* ***Regular expression*** (regex): Any sequence of characters specifying a search pattern.
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#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy – Delete and clean up your tags in Remote Desktop Manager](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/page/2846890-delete-and-clean-up-your-tags-in-remote-desktop-manager?curriculum_activity_id=4340232\&path_id=2628397\&sid=7a7fa2f0-c5ed-4119-a050-e31e2b5a2538\&sid_i=2)


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