1. [Help](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs) 2. [Search](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/colecoes/19429527-search) # How to use advanced filters in Search Find prospects all over the world with advanced filters. Available on all plans. Who can do it any user with access to the Search module. Module: Sidebar > Search Updated on August 3, 2026 [Search](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/colecoes/19429527-search) 1. [How to use Search](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14590389-how-to-use-search) 2. [How to use advanced filters in Search](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14499358-how-to-use-advanced-search-filters) 3. [How to search by LinkedIn URL](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14569831-how-to-search-by-linkedin-url) 4. [How to add search results to a campaign](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14575187-how-to-add-search-results-to-a-campaign) On this page 1. What you need before you start 2. Key concepts 3. Open Search and set the scope 4. Global scope filters 5. Country scope filters (Brazil) 6. Filter logic 7. Text search (keywords) 8. Bulk Search 9. Limits and rules 10. Frequently asked questions **On this page10 sections** 1. What you need before you start 2. Key concepts 3. Open Search and set the scope 4. Global scope filters 5. Country scope filters (Brazil) 6. Filter logic 7. Text search (keywords) 8. Bulk Search 9. Limits and rules 10. Frequently asked questions **Search** is Nuvia's prospecting engine. With it, you combine structured filters (job title, location, industry, size) and text search to find people and companies that match your ideal customer profile. Results are split into **People** and **Companies** tabs, ready to be saved to lists or added to campaigns. **Available on:** all plans. **Who can do it:** any user with access to the Search module. **Module:** Sidebar > **Search** ## What you need before you start - Access to the **Search** module in the sidebar - An active account with permission to view people and companies - A LinkedIn account (Sales Navigator and/or Recruiter recommended for advanced filters) ## Key concepts ConceptWhat it isWhen to use **Global scope** Searches an international database International prospecting or global data **Country scope** Searches the Brazilian database Prospecting Brazilian companies (CNAE, size, partners) **Companies mode** Shows organizations in the results Map your universe of target companies **People mode** Shows individual contacts Find decision-makers and specific contacts **Structured filters** Standardized fields (job title, location, industry) Objective criteria with precision **Text search** Free-text keywords Refine with terms the filters don't cover ## Open Search and set the scope 1. In the sidebar, click **Search** 2. At the top of the screen, set: - **Scope:** switch between **Global** and **Country** - **Mode:** switch between **Companies** and **People** 3. The scope + mode combination determines which filters are available Note The **Country** scope (Brazil) only works in **Companies** mode. To search for people, use the Global scope. ## Global scope filters The panel is split into **Company filters** and **People filters**. ### Company filters GroupFiltersAvailable in **Company** Name, Domain Companies and People **Size** Size (no. of employees), Revenue, Has Website Companies and People **Company Details** Age, No. of Employees, Public Company Companies only **Location** City, Region/State, Country Companies and People **Classification** Google, NAICS, LinkedIn Companies and People **Technology** Tech Category, Stack Companies only **Signals and Intent** Website Keywords, Intent Topics (Bombora) Companies only Important The **Classification** filters (Google, NAICS, LinkedIn) are **mutually exclusive**: only one system can be active at a time. ### People filters (People mode only) GroupFilters **Job Title and Function** Department, Job Title, Seniority **Experience** Total Experience (months), Time in Role (months) Note Experience filters use numeric ranges (min/max) in months. E.g. for 5+ years of experience, set minimum = 60. ## Country scope filters (Brazil) Uses the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (Receita Federal) database. **Companies** mode only. GroupFilters **Company** Legal Name (manual), Size (MEI, ME, EPP, Others), CNPJ **Classification** Activity (CNAE), Economic Sector, Legal Nature **Partners** Name, Age Range, Qualification **Location** City, Region, State, Neighborhood, CEP (manual), Area code **Active Only** Toggle that filters only companies with an active registration status (on by default) **Reg. Status Reason** Reason for the registration status (e.g. Dissolution, Merger) **Digital Presence** Boolean filters: Has Email, Has Phone, Has Domain, Has LinkedIn **Founding date** Date range (from/to) to filter by start of activity Note The **Active Only** toggle is on by default, so only companies with an active registration status show up. Turn it off to include inactive companies. ## Filter logic - **Between different filters:AND** logic = all must be met - **Within the same filter:OR** logic = any selected value - **Keywords:** OR/AND operator set with a toggle - **Classification:** mutually exclusive (Google, NAICS or LinkedIn) ## Text search (keywords) 1. Expand **Signals and Intent** 2. In **Website Keywords**, type terms and press Enter 3. Choose the operator: **OR** or **AND** 4. Click **Apply filters** ## Bulk Search 1. In the **Name** or **Domain** filter, click the bulk search button 2. Enter values as text (one per line) or upload a CSV 3. (Optional) Check exclusion 4. Confirm ParameterValue Limit – Name 500 per operation Limit – Domain 50 per operation Input Text or CSV ## Limits and rules RuleValue Bulk Search – Name Up to 500 Bulk Search – Domain Up to 50 Classification Mutually exclusive (Google / NAICS / LinkedIn) Country scope – mode Companies only ## Frequently asked questions ## Frequently asked questions **What's the difference between the Global and Country scopes?** Global queries an international database (Explorium) with job title, seniority, technologies and intent signals. Country queries the Federal Revenue Service (Receita Federal) with CNAE, size, partners and CEP. **Why can't I search for People in the Country scope?** The Federal Revenue Service data covers companies (CNPJs). To search for people, use the Global scope. **What does “mutually exclusive” mean in Classification?** Google, NAICS and LinkedIn can't be used at the same time. Clear the active one to use another. **Can I combine results with campaigns?** Yes. Select contacts and add them to a campaign or list directly. **What is the “Digital Presence” filter in the Country scope?** A group of boolean filters for Brazilian companies: Has Email, Has Phone, Has Domain and Has LinkedIn. Useful to make sure the results include companies with contact channels available. [PreviousHow to use Search](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14590389-how-to-use-search) [NextHow to search by LinkedIn URL](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14569831-how-to-search-by-linkedin-url) Was this article helpful? ## Related articles - [Quick guide: Nuvia platform overview](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14500951-quick-guide-nuvia-platform-overview) - [How to add search results to a campaign](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14575187-how-to-add-search-results-to-a-campaign) [Search](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/colecoes/19429527-search) 1. [How to use Search](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14590389-how-to-use-search) 2. [How to use advanced filters in Search](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14499358-how-to-use-advanced-search-filters) 3. [How to search by LinkedIn URL](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14569831-how-to-search-by-linkedin-url) 4. [How to add search results to a campaign](https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14575187-how-to-add-search-results-to-a-campaign) ## Still need help? Customers reach support through the chat inside the platform. Not a customer yet? Talk to our team. [Talk to support in the platform](https://app.nuvia.ai) [I'm not a customer yet](https://nuvia.ai/en/contact) --- Source: https://nuvia.ai/en/docs/artigos/14499358-how-to-use-advanced-search-filters