# Unified search
URL: https://support.starshipit.com/articles/14700000000022-unified-search
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Updated: 2026-05-07

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.starshipit.com/llms.txt).

> Use the WMS unified search to quickly find orders, products, inventory, locations, purchase orders, and more from one place.

Starshipit WMS includes a **unified search** that lets you find almost anything in the system from a single input — without knowing which section it lives in. You can search across orders, products, inventory, locations, purchase orders, suppliers, packages, process logs, and settings.

## Where to find search

Unified search is the **main dashboard landing page** at [wms.starshipit.com/dashboard](https://wms.starshipit.com/dashboard). When the dashboard is idle (no jobs or notifications requiring immediate attention), the search interface is displayed prominently to encourage quick lookups.

This is a dedicated search page, not a persistent top-bar search box. Navigate to the dashboard to start a search.

## What you can search

A single search query returns results across all of the following:

| Result type | What you can find |
|---|---|
| **Jobs** | Pick jobs, pack jobs, putaway jobs, kitting jobs, and replenishment jobs |
| **Starshipit orders** | Orders synced from your Starshipit account |
| **Products** | SKUs, product names, and barcodes |
| **Inventory** | Stock at specific locations (linked from product results) |
| **Locations** | Warehouse bins, benches, staging docks, and other location types |
| **Purchase orders** | POs by PO number, supplier, or status |
| **Suppliers** | Supplier records by name |
| **Packages** | Shipping packages associated with completed orders |
| **Process logs** | System events and error entries |
| **Settings** | Settings pages and configuration options |

## How search works

* Search starts returning results after **2 characters** are entered.
* Results are **permission-filtered** — users only see results they have access to based on their role. A warehouse picker will not see settings or admin sections, for example.
* Results are grouped by type and update as you type.

## Typical use cases

**Finding a specific order quickly**
Type the order number or customer reference. The matching order appears in results and you can navigate directly to its detail page.

**Looking up a product by SKU or barcode**
Type the SKU or scan a barcode. WMS shows the matching product record with a link to its inventory position.

**Checking a location**
Type the location name or barcode. WMS shows the matching location and a summary of what is stored there.

**Investigating a process log issue**
Type keywords from an error message or job reference. Matching process log entries appear in results so you can jump directly to the relevant event.

**Finding a setting**
Type a keyword related to what you want to configure (for example, "replenishment" or "receiving"). WMS shows matching settings pages.

## Tips for effective searching

* **Use short, specific terms.** A SKU code or order number returns more focused results than a long phrase.
* **Scan rather than type for barcodes.** Unified search accepts barcode scanner input — scan a product or location barcode to jump straight to the right record.
* **Check process logs when something looks wrong.** If an order or product is behaving unexpectedly, searching in process logs can show you system events leading up to the issue.