> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mets-programme.gitbook.io/ugandaemr-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mets-programme.gitbook.io/ugandaemr-documentation/fingerprint/search_add_patient_fingerprint.md).
# Search by Patient Fingerprint
## Search By Fingerprint
Before searching by fingerprint, make sure that you have the right [configurations](/ugandaemr-documentation/fingerprint/setup_configurations.md).
1. On the Desktop launch the the "Start Fingerprint" icon. This will popup a black screen launching the fingerprint connector app.
2. Minimize the launched black screen. **Note:** Do not close it.
3. Goto UgandaEMR and [Login](https://github.com/METS-Programme/ugandaemr-usermanual/tree/1fbbe0b2801ddccebeb5041ed0f406697a3b1f0a/login.md) with an account that has [role](https://github.com/METS-Programme/ugandaemr-usermanual/tree/1fbbe0b2801ddccebeb5041ed0f406697a3b1f0a/point-of-care-poc/installation-and-configuration/roles.md) *"Reception"*. This will Navigate you to the "Home" page.
4. On the Home page, click on the *"Find Patient Record"* This will navigate you to the search page.
5. Click on the *"Fingerprint"* icon. This will show instructions "Scan your finger".
6. Ask the patient to put their finger on the fingerprint device. There are two possible outcomes.
a) Patient found. This will make a patient appear in the patient list.
b) Patient not found. This will show a toast indicating that the patient was not found.
## Add Patient Fingerprint.
In order to add a patient fingerprint, make sure that the you have the right [Configurations](/ugandaemr-documentation/fingerprint/setup_configurations.md) 1. On the Desktop launch the the "Start Fingerprint" icon. This will popup a black screen launching the fingerprint connector app. 2. Minimize the launched black screen. **Note:** Do not close it. 3. Goto UgandaEMR and [Login](https://github.com/METS-Programme/ugandaemr-usermanual/tree/1fbbe0b2801ddccebeb5041ed0f406697a3b1f0a/login.md) with an account that has [role](https://github.com/METS-Programme/ugandaemr-usermanual/tree/1fbbe0b2801ddccebeb5041ed0f406697a3b1f0a/point-of-care-poc/installation-and-configuration/roles.md) *"Reception"*. This will Navigate you to the "Home" page.
### For existing patients
1. [Find](/ugandaemr-documentation/patient-management/search_patient.md) a patient you would like to add fingerprint for.
2. On the patient search in the *"ACTION"* column, Click on the Edit Demographic  icon. This will Navigate you to the Registration Summary.
3. On the right in the *"General Action"* Section, Click on the *"Add FingerPrint"* link. This will take you to the *"Add Finger Print"* page.
4. Click on the Buttons provided. For example the "Scan Right Thumb" one at a time. This will show instructions "Scan your finger".
5. Ask the Patient to put their respective finger on the scanner four times. **Note:** Ensure that the finger placed on is captured. By the fourth time the fingerprint will be added
6. Repeat from step 7 for any other fingers you would like to capture.
### For new patients being registered
1. [Register Patient](/ugandaemr-documentation/patient-management/patient_registration.md). This will navigate you to the registration Summary.
2. On the right in the *"General Action"* Section, Click on the *"Add FingerPrint"* link. This will take you to the *"Add Finger Print"* page.
3. Click on the Buttons provided. For example the "Scan Right Thumb" one at a time. This will show instructions "Scan your finger".
4. Ask the Patient to put their respective finger on the scanner four times. **Note:** Ensure that the finger placed on is captured. By the fourth time the fingerprint will be added
5. Repeat from step 7 for any other fingers you would like to capture.