# Getting started with ZSearch

ZSearch is available as part of the ZBrain platform and is designed for enterprise users to securely search, explore, and collaborate on organizational knowledge. Before using ZSearch, users must have access to ZBrain and be enabled for ZSearch by their organization.

This section provides an introduction to getting started with ZSearch—from logging in for the first time to navigating the interface and creating projects for focused collaboration.

#### Prerequisites for using ZSearch <a href="#prerequisites-for-using-zsearch" id="prerequisites-for-using-zsearch"></a>

To access ZSearch, the following prerequisites must be met:

* Your organization must have an active ZBrain account
* You must be added as a user in ZBrain by an administrator
* ZSearch must be enabled for your organization

ZSearch uses the same authentication system as ZBrain Builder. No separate account or credentials are required.

#### What you can do in ZSearch <a href="#what-you-can-do-in-zsearch" id="what-you-can-do-in-zsearch"></a>

Once logged in, ZSearch allows enterprise users to:

* Search across approved enterprise knowledge using keywords or natural language
* View search results based on their access permissions
* Group relevant documents into projects
* Collaborate with team members in shared project spaces
* Ask context-aware questions grounded in enterprise content

All actions in ZSearch respect enterprise access controls and permissions defined during setup.

The next sections walk through accessing ZSearch, understanding the interface, and working with projects.


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