# Partner Discovery
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From Partner Discovery, you can find or search for other partners to view their details or send them connection requests.

## Finding partners
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You can search for partners using multiple criteria:
+ **Partner name** - Search by the specific name of a partner organization
+ **Keywords in description** - Find partners based on relevant terms in their company descriptions
+ **Industry** - Filter by specific industry verticals
+ **Location** - Search by country they do business in
+ **Partner program** - Filter by AWS partner program participation
+ **Partner type** - Search by partner classification (Consulting Partner, ISV, Reseller, Distributor)
+ **Specialization** - Find partners with specific competencies or service designations
+ **Solution type** - Filter by the types of solutions partners offer
+ **Connection status** - View partners based on your current connection status with them

### Using search filters
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You can use one or multiple of these available filters to look for the correct partner. The search functionality allows you to:

1. Combine multiple filters for more precise results

1. Refine your search by adding or removing criteria

### Reviewing partner profiles
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After receiving results that satisfy your criteria, you can either:
+ Click on the partner name to view their detailed profile, which includes:
  + Company description and overview
  + Industry focus and expertise areas
  + Partner program participation
  + Specializations
+ Send a connection request directly from the search results

### Best practices for Partner Discovery
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When searching and connecting with other AWS Partners, consider the following:
+ Use specific keywords to narrow your search results
+ Review partner profiles thoroughly before sending connection requests
+ Filter on Location to shortlist Partners in your desired regions
+ Look for partners with relevant AWS competencies