From the contacts section, you can perform basic searches based on singular fields such as mobile number and first name. In this article, we will show you how to use the advanced search feature, which allows you to search for contacts that meet a list of criteria. 

Using the Advanced Search function

To access advanced search in MOBIT, click your navigation in the top left and select search:

Select the criteria on which you would like to filter your database by then click Search produce a list of all contacts in your database that match that criteria. You can filter your database based on contacts:

1. Primary and custom fields

Filter your database based on any contact primary or custom field value(s). To filter contacts by primary or custom field, expand the contact or custom field drop down and select the condition by which to filter contacts, then enter the value to filter by in the text field.

2. Tags

Filter your database based on contact tags. You can filter your database based on two tag conditions. First, select the condition by which to filter contact tags and select the tag(s) you want to filter on. To select multiple tags, hold the control key on a Windows computer or command on a Mac.

3. Campaigns

Filter your database based on campaigns that a contact is associated with. You can filter your database based on two campaign conditions. First, select the condition by which to filter contacts that are associated with a campaign by, then select the campaign(s) you want to filter on. To select multiple campaigns, hold the control key on a Windows computer or command on a Mac.

4. Groups

Filter your database based on groups contacts are associated with. You can filter your database based on two group conditions. First, select the condition by which to filter, then select the group(s) you want to filter on. To select multiple groups, hold the control key on a Windows computer or command on a Mac.

Clearing an Advanced Search

Once clicking search, you will be taken to the contacts section where a filtered down list of your database will appear. To clear this search, click the orange Clear Search button

Example Searches

Take this in-app tutorial to see how you can use the advanced search feature to find all contacts that are subscribers and are located in a specific country.