# Access Cards - Search

<p class="callout info">The Access Cards Search tool allows administrators to locate and review access card assignments within specific parking lots. Its primary purpose is to help efficiently query access card data based on lot assignment or specific card number ranges. This article is intended for OPS-COM administrators.</p>

## Setup and Configuration

There is no specific configuration required to access this search tool, provided your administrative user role has the appropriate parking and permit management permissions enabled.

## Using this Feature

Administrators can use this tool to filter and review access card assignments based on specific search criteria.

1. Hover over **Parking Management** and click **Permit Management** then **Access Cards** followed by **Search**.
2. Click the **Lot Name** drop-down menu and choose the lot you want to search.
3. Enter the numerical parameters in the **Access Card Range** fields to narrow down the search to specific cards.
4. Click the **Retrieve** button to generate the report.

### Key Information Displayed

- **Search Results:** Any access cards that match your search criteria will appear directly below the search fields, displaying the relevant card numbers and their associated assignment details.

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## <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);">Best Practices and Considerations</span>

<p class="callout info">**Lot Visibility:** Only lots that currently have access cards associated with them will be listed in the **Lot Name** drop-down menu. If you do not see a specific lot, verify its setup within your lot configuration settings.</p>

- <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);">**Targeted Searching:** **Utilize the Access Card Range fields** when managing high-capacity lots to quickly find a specific card or a block of issued cards without needing to scroll through the entire lot inventory.</span>