> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.ajaxsearchpro.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.ajaxsearchpro.com/general-settings/search-in-users.md).
# Search in Users
```
Search Sources -> User Search
```
The plugin provides a highly configurable user search engine as well.
## Searching simple user fields
To search Login, Display, Firs, Last names or user Bio (description), use the following settings on the User Search options panel:
## Excluding Roles
If you want to exclude a group of users (typically administrators) from the results, then use the **User roles exclude** option:
## Displaying user Images
The plugin will automatically try to display the default user images, but if you wish not displaying user images, or you want to display the BBPress user avatars instead, use the **Display user images?** and the **Image Source** opions:
## Advanced Usages
* [Searching in User Meta fields - like WooCommerce city, state, postcode etc...](/general-settings/search-in-users/user-meta-fields.md)
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# Agent Instructions
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## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.
Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:
```
GET https://documentation.ajaxsearchpro.com/general-settings/search-in-users.md?ask=&goal=
```
`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.
