# Candidate tags

> Use candidate tags to organize candidates with custom labels that are visible across candidate profiles and the Candidates page.

Candidate tags let your team label and organize candidates with custom tags that appear on candidate profiles and on the Candidates page for quick visibility.

## Create a candidate tag

Candidate tags are managed in **Settings** > **Company Settings** > **Candidate Tags**.

1. Go to **Candidate Tags**.
2. Click **\+ New Tag**.
3. Enter a tag name.
4. Choose a tag color.
   1. Optional: create a custom color.
5. Click **Save**.

Once created, the tag will be available to use on candidate profiles.

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## Edit a candidate tag

You can update an existing tag at any time from **Settings** > **Company Settings** > **Candidate Tags**.

1. Go to **Candidate Tags**.
2. Select the tag you want to update.
3. Edit the tag name or color.
4. Click **Save**.

Changes will apply anywhere the tag appears.

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## Add a tag to a candidate

You can tag candidates directly from their candidate profile.

1. Open a candidate profile.
2. Find the **Tags** section.
3. Click into the tag field.
4. Select an existing tag from the list or create a new tag.

The tag will appear on the candidate profile and can also be shown on the job’s **Candidates** page.

### Create a new tag from a candidate profile

If the tag you need does not exist yet, you can create one while viewing a candidate profile.

1. Open a candidate profile.
2. In the **Tags** section, click the tag field.
3. Click **\+ Create new tag**.
4. Enter the tag name.
5. Choose a color or add a custom color.
6. Click **Save**.

The new tag will be added to the candidate immediately and will also be available for future use.

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## View candidate tags on the Candidates page

Candidate tags are visible on the **Job** > **Candidates** page, making it easier to scan and organize candidates within a job.

You can use tags to quickly identify groups of candidates, such as top prospects or candidates who need follow-up.

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## Search for candidates by tag

You can search for a tag name using the **cmd+k** search function.

1. Open search with **cmd+k**.
2. Type the tag name.
3. Select the matching result to find tagged candidates faster.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where do I manage candidate tags?

Go to **Settings** > **Company Settings** > **Candidate Tags**.

### Can I choose custom colors for tags?

Yes. When creating or editing a tag, you can choose a preset color or add a custom color.

### Where do tags appear?

Tags appear on candidate profiles and on the **Job** > **Candidates** page.

### Can I create a tag from a candidate profile?

Yes. In the candidate’s **Tags** section, click **\+ Create new tag** to create and apply a new tag.

### Can I rename a tag after creating it?

Yes. You can edit a tag’s name and color from **Candidate Tags** in Company Settings.

### Can I search by tag?

Yes. Use **cmd+k** and enter the tag name to search for tagged candidates.