---
title: "How to find people in the Platform"
slug: "how-to-find-people-in-the-platform"
tags: ["User Management"]
updated: 2025-07-23T16:12:54Z
published: 2025-07-23T16:12:54Z
canonical: "docs.thrivelearning.com/how-to-find-people-in-the-platform"
---

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

# How to find people in the Platform

Admins can search for users in Thrive using the search bar at the top of the page or by accessing the **Manage users** screen for a complete list of users.

To find users from the **Manage users** screen:

1. In the Thrive side menu, go to **Manage** > **Users**.

The **Manage users** screen appears with a list of users on your Thrive instance. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/3a0609fb-d96c-4ce1-aabe-d9338fb1e858/Images/Documentation/image(233).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-05T16%3A38%3A57Z&se=2026-11-05T17%3A38%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=aGc9T3af6EfJL5oZ4sypGI4xBifHs1AjASgtGRfQpRM%3D)
2. Under **Browse users**, use the **Search** bar to find a specific user.

To edit user details, go to ![](https://cdn.document360.io/3a0609fb-d96c-4ce1-aabe-d9338fb1e858/Images/Documentation/image(234).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-05T16%3A38%3A57Z&se=2026-11-05T17%3A38%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=aGc9T3af6EfJL5oZ4sypGI4xBifHs1AjASgtGRfQpRM%3D) > **Edit** next to the user. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/3a0609fb-d96c-4ce1-aabe-d9338fb1e858/Images/Documentation/image(235).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-05T16%3A38%3A57Z&se=2026-11-05T17%3A38%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=aGc9T3af6EfJL5oZ4sypGI4xBifHs1AjASgtGRfQpRM%3D)

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> If users are added via a data feed or CSV upload, manual edits may be overwritten the next time the feed runs.

You can also find colleagues by enabling the **People** block on your homepage. This feature helps you connect with:

- **Experts**: Users who have marked themselves as "Skilled" in a topic of interest to you.
- **Collaborators**: Users with shared interests.

## Hiding People From Search Results

Superadmins can hide “People” from appearing in search results for learners. This feature allows you to better control access to user information and comply with your organisation’s privacy policies.

To hide people from search results:

1. In the Thrive menu, go to **Configure** > **Security**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/3a0609fb-d96c-4ce1-aabe-d9338fb1e858/Images/Documentation/image(338).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-05T16%3A38%3A57Z&se=2026-11-05T17%3A38%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=aGc9T3af6EfJL5oZ4sypGI4xBifHs1AjASgtGRfQpRM%3D)
2. Under **Privacy**, toggle **Protect user’s contact details?** on. By default, this is turned off.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/3a0609fb-d96c-4ce1-aabe-d9338fb1e858/Images/Documentation/image(339).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-05T16%3A38%3A57Z&se=2026-11-05T17%3A38%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=aGc9T3af6EfJL5oZ4sypGI4xBifHs1AjASgtGRfQpRM%3D)
3. Click **Save**.

Once enabled, people will be hidden from all learner search results. Superadmins will still be able to see people in search results, and user information will not be removed from other areas like reports.