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# Search

Executes the specified SOSL search. The search string must be URL-encoded.

For more information on SOSL see the [SOQL and SOSL Reference](http://www.salesforce.com/us/developer/docs/soql_sosl/index_Left.htm).

## Syntax

**URI:** `/services/data/vXX.X/search/?q=SOSL_searchString`

**Formats:** JSON, XML

**HTTP Method:** GET

**Authentication:** `Authorization: Bearer token`

**Parameters**

|Parameter|Description|
|---------|-----------|
|`q`|A SOSL statement that is properly URL-encoded.|

## Example

See [Search for a String](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/api-rest/do-me/dome-search.md).