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# Search products in 2BA

With **2BA**, you search for items that are not yet in your own database.

You search directly from the document where you want to add an item.

{% hint style="info" %}
Your search term must contain at least **3 characters**.
{% endhint %}

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open the correct document

Open a **calculation**, **quotation**, or **invoice**.

Go to the place where you want to add an item line.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Open Advanced search

Choose **Advanced search** when adding an item.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Open the 2BA tab

Select the **2BA** tab at the top.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Enter your search term

Search by product name, description, product code, or **GTIN**.

The results appear automatically.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Review the results

For each result, you see:

* product name and description
* manufacturer
* product code or GTIN
* price and availability information
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Open a product

Click a result to view the details.

There you can evaluate or import the item further.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Frequently asked questions

<details>

<summary>Can I search by GTIN?</summary>

Yes. You can search by **GTIN**, product code, name, or description.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Does this only work in calculations?</summary>

No. The same search flow also works in **quotations** and **invoices**.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Why do I not get results with a short search term?</summary>

2BA only searches from **3 characters** onward.

</details>

### Related topics

* [**Configure 2BA with login details**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/2ba/configure-2ba-with-login-details.md)
* [**Use advanced filters**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/2ba/use-advanced-filters.md)
* [**View and import product details**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/2ba/view-and-import-product-details.md)


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