Searching for a contact on mobile clients

Last Updated : Jan 12, 2022 |
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When you search for a contact, Avaya Workplace Client performs a search for that contact in directories according to the following priority:
  1. Avaya Aura® Device Services
  2. Client Enablement Services or LDAP
  3. Avaya Cloud Services
  4. Local
You can perform an advanced search for enterprise contacts only if you use Avaya Aura® Device Services Release 7.1.6 and later. You cannot perform an advanced search for contacts that you added as Local or Workplace contacts.
Before you begin
Ensure that Avaya Aura® Device Services, Client Enablement Services, LDAP, and Avaya Cloud Services are configured properly.
  1. In the name or number field, start typing the name of the contact or the contact details that you want to look for.
    STEP RESULT:
    Avaya Workplace Client displays the contacts that match the search text. Avaya Workplace Client additionally displays the audio and video call buttons in the name or number field if you entered a number.
  2. To perform an advanced search for enterprise contacts, do the following:
  3. In the name or number field, tap Open Enhanced Search.
  4. Type the search keywords in one or more of the following fields:
    • Name
    • Location
    • Department
  5. Tap Search.
    STEP RESULT:
    Avaya Workplace Client displays the contacts that match the search text.
Related links
Configuring the contact search settings on Avaya Workplace Client for Android