Team Chat · Workspace

Search

Across messages, people and files
Team Chat — the real product, on its own artwork
Team Chat · Search
Team Chat — Search: the real screen
The real screen used in this guide.

In simple words

Search is part of Team Chat. Across messages, people and files. This guide takes you through it in 5 short steps.

Where it fits in your work — Organise. Project channels sit next to each project; search finds any message or file.

Before you start

  • You need to be signed in to your company's workspace. Team Chat appears in the Workspace dashboard and in the left menu when your role includes it.
  • What you can see and change depends on your role. If a menu item or button is missing, ask your workspace owner to give your role access in Workspace → Users.
  • Search belongs to Workspace in Team Chat. Across messages, people and files.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Open Team Chat

    Sign in and open the Team Chat panel from your Workspace dashboard (or sign in to it directly). You see only what your role allows.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Open “Search”

    In the left menu, click “Search”. The “Search” screen opens.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Find what you need

    Type in the search box (“Search messages, channels and people…”) to find a record quickly.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Other actions on this screen

    You will also see these buttons:

    • Messages
    • Channels
    • People
  5. 5

    Step 5

    Done

    Across messages, people and files.

Tips

  • The search box accepts: Search messages, channels and people…. Start typing and the list narrows down.
  • If you make a mistake, open the record again and correct it. Changes are recorded against your name so your team can see who did what.

Quick recap

Open Team Chat → Open “Search” → Find what you need → Other actions on this screen → Done

What it connects to

  • Projects

    A channel for every project.

  • Workspace

    Workflow results can post into a channel.

  • HR & Payroll

    Company announcements for all staff.

What you will see on this screen

These are the parts of the Search screen, exactly as they appear in the product.

Search and filters

  • Search messages, channels and people…

Buttons

  • Messages
  • Channels
  • People

Why use Team Chat

Team Chat replaces team chat & meeting software, on the same login and the same data.

  • Conversations stay next to the project or record they are about
  • Company announcements with proof they were read
  • No separate chat subscription or login
  • Workflow results can post straight into a channel

Who uses Team Chat

  • Every employee

    Chat, share files and join meetings.

  • Team leads

    Run team and project channels.

  • Management

    Post announcements and see that they were read.

  • Administrators

    Set roles and retention.

More in Workspace

All Team Chat guides

FAQs

Common questions.

About Search and Team Chat.

I cannot see Search in the menu.

Your role may not include it. Ask your workspace owner to open Workspace → Users and give your role access to Team Chat.

Can I do this on my phone?

Yes. SelfRun AI works in the browser on any device and can be installed as an app on Android, iOS and desktop, with the same screens and the same data.

Does this cost extra?

No. Search comes with the Team Chat panel, and every panel is included in every plan.

What is SelfRun AI?

SelfRun AI is a cloud platform that brings your sales, HR, finance, projects, procurement, training, documents, website and team communication into one system, with AI and workflow automation running through all of it.

Do I need to use every module?

No. Each plan includes a set of modules and you switch on only what you need during setup. You can turn modules on or off later from your workspace settings.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan is free forever for one person and includes every panel and every feature — no card needed. Paid plans add more people and bigger storage, AI, email and voice allowances.