In some cases, you may want to limit how employees find each other in Teamflect. Turning off user search removes the “User Search” button from the left-hand navigation, so users can only see people already displayed on their homepage.
Step 1
Log in to your Admin Center at https://admin.teamflect.com and navigate to General Settings using the left-hand menu.
Step 2
Within the General Settings section, locate the "Allow user search" option. Toggle this setting off to disable the feature.
Once disabled, users can only view the profiles of individuals already visible on their Teamflect homepage, under their My Team tab. They will no longer have the ability to search for the User Page of someone from their organization.
They can still view their manager and direct reports' profiles when they head over to their profile page.
Beneficial Use Cases
1. Restricting Visibility for Privacy and Confidentiality
Disable user search to prevent employees from discovering or accessing profiles outside their immediate team structure. This is especially useful in organizations where visibility needs to be limited due to sensitive roles or confidentiality requirements.
2. Controlling Access During Phased Rollouts
Limit user visibility while rolling out Teamflect to specific groups or departments. By disabling search, admins can ensure that only intended users interact within defined groups before expanding access organization-wide.
3. Reinforcing Team-Based Collaboration
Encourage employees to focus on their direct team and reporting lines by restricting access to only the users visible on their homepage. This helps maintain a more structured and relevant collaboration environment without unnecessary distractions.