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[Networking](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/general-contractor?hsLang=en#networking) # GC - Networking Directory Search Tools 1.0 ## This article will guide you through the process of using the search tools in PlanHub's full network of subcontractors and suppliers in the Networking Directory. --- **Step 1:** Navigate to the Networking directory by clicking on **Directory** at the top of your PlanHub account in the main navigation bar.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/e62b48af-3b3f-4937-9ec2-48e5c391ccdc.png)   **Step 2:** Review the directory filter options in the left panel. The search bar at the top allows you to search by company name or email address.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/73e00fa5-3991-4b0d-bc88-4825e8161f1e.png)   **Step 3:** Filter by member type by choosing either the **Subcontractor** tab or the **Supplier** tab.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/1356076e-729a-4130-b802-911c095dadb4.png)   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/4ec3c293-6681-4524-af74-b8a83d56417d.png)   **Step 4:** Choose the filters in the **Advanced Filters** section. You can choose Trades, Subtrades, Certifications, and qualifications.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/7430cd56-3b21-4785-b004-0601aa7c3b08.png)   **Step 5:** Search for the location either by **States** or by **Zip code** and **Distance**.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/000805b3-a6e5-4e55-84df-af9588098da9.png)   **Step 6:** Select the **Contacts** filter option. You can select to filter contacts by the PlanHub Directory option, the "In-network only (registered) option, or by the "In-network only (unregistered) option.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/c2b6276e-9f07-478f-b467-43323e25df7a.png)   **Step 7:** To invite your subcontractors and suppliers to register a free account with PlanHub, click on **Upload Your Sub List** located in the top right corner.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/2b558b37-4073-46fb-8f7e-4f9d97e129e4.png)   **Step 8:** To send a reminder to contacts who have been invited but have not registered with PlanHub, click on **Message Group**.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/1ea38549-6a8a-4bc4-b512-68ec686d283c.png)   **Step 9:** To search for a Subcontractor or Supplier by trade, click on the **Trades and Subtrades** drop-down menu and select the trades from the list.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/465ece52-28f4-4b30-8b35-fbab558660db.png)   **Step 10:** Next, apply a location filter. You can choose to search by selecting a **State** from the drop-down menu or by entering the **Zip code** and the **Distance**.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/afc31675-42fb-40f0-8232-6e3435f9a00a.png)   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/e8ccf71e-19ca-47b7-a998-2cd1246c0fed.png)   **Step 11:** You can change the sorting order by selecting the **Sort by** filter located above the company cards.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/ca540cb3-cab4-4023-85bd-0f534deb29fb.png)   **Step 12:** You can increase the results per page by clicking on the "**Results per page**" drop-down menu.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/46a7811a-f09c-453c-9ec9-f3248205c7d3.png)   **Step 13:** You can message all companies on a page by clicking on **Message Group** located in the top right corner.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/5f3e5345-2913-4dc6-96b2-90ffd96cc78c/29761558-d71f-4222-893b-4abc4087a84c/images/71c4fe8d-1394-4945-b366-0fa7d90ca09f.png)   ### Troubleshooting Contact us if you need assistance or to report an issue: - 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