Who is this article for?

Administrators who want to learn to configure SharePoint search locations.

No elevated permissions are required.

This article explains how search locations can be configured in SharePoint and accessed through integrated applications.

1. SharePoint search locations

One or more search locations can be defined and made available across integrated applications.

Search pages can be configured in SharePoint to return information for different business groups. These pages can be surfaced to users through email clients or desktop interfaces, helping them find information within the SharePoint environment.

Once configured, the search locations are accessible from both email and document management tools.