> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.camo.ag/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Map-Centric Search and Default Location

> How the new map-centric search experience works and how to set a default location

CamoAg's search experience is moving from a dashboard-first layout to a **map-centric** one. The static top navigation bar is going away, and its items now live in a panel on the left side of the map. When you log in, you'll be taken straight to the map instead of a dashboard.

### Set A Default Location

If you have not done so already, navigate to your **Account > Account Settings** and set one or more **[Default Locations](https://camoag.mintlify.app/hc/en-us/articles/personalizing-your-account#setting-default-map-locations).** This will ensure the map centers in on your preferred counties.

### Customize Your Search Preferences

Click on Search to set up your default search preferences

* Enable the result types you wish to see on the map: **Contacts, Operations, Parcels, Farms**
* Set search results to Current Map or Global
  * **Current Map:** Will display search results based on area that is currently in view on the map
  * **Global:** Search results will include information outside of the visible area of the map
* **Search Settings**
  * **Update search when map moves:** As you zoom in and zoom out of the map, search results will update
  * **Search Results Limit:** Determine the number of potential search results you want to see
  * **Search Confidence:**
    * **Low:** Broadest search option. For example if searching for "John Smith" results may include results with either the first name "John" or the last name "Smith"
    * **Medium:** Returns search results of only people named "John Smith"
    * **High:** Most limiting search setting

<Note>
  Your default search settings can be adjusted at any time.
</Note>

**How can I search?**

* **Map Location:** Enter an Address, lat./long coordinates, town, county, state, etc. Note: If you are searching for a location on the map you must click on the **Map Location** option in the search bar
* **Owners:** Enter the full or partial owner name, and optionally include a location such as the state. Adding a location is recommended when searching by owner, as it helps narrow the results. For example, searching for **John Smith, Peoria IL** will return more accurate results than searching for **“John Smith”** alone.
* **Parcels:**  Enter a parcel ID into the search bar and optionally enter a location such as the state, town, or county
* **Contacts:** Your organization must be creating contacts, uploading contacts, or have a CRM integration in order to search by a Contact
* **Farms:** Search for a property you have added to your account by name