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Article version: Enterprise Server 2.21
Article version: Enterprise Server 2.21
Getting started with searching on GitHub
About searching on GitHub→
Our integrated search covers the many repositories, users, and lines of code on GitHub Enterprise Server.
Understanding the search syntax→
When searching GitHub Enterprise Server, you can construct queries that match specific numbers and words.
Troubleshooting search queries→
If you encounter unexpected results while searching on GitHub Enterprise Server, you can troubleshoot by reviewing common problems and limitations.
Sorting search results→
You can sort GitHub Enterprise Server search results using the Sort menu, or by adding a
sort
qualifier to your query.Enabling GitHub.com repository search in GitHub Enterprise Server→
You can connect your personal accounts for GitHub.com and GitHub Enterprise Server to search for content in certain private GitHub.com repositories from GitHub Enterprise Server.