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# New user FAQ
Find new-user answers for Cortex XSOAR On-prem 8.7 (EoL).
The following are frequently asked questions for new Cortex XSOAR users.
How do I import custom content into Cortex XSOAR?
If you have a full content bundle (.tar.gz file), navigate to Settings & Info → Settings → System → **Server Settings** and scroll to **Custom content**. Browse for the file or dragging into the **Upload custom content** box.
You can also import specific content types, such as playbooks, by navigating to that section of Cortex XSOAR and then clicking the upload button in the upper right corner of the page.
How do I export custom content from Cortex XSOAR so I can share it?
Navigate to Settings & Info → Settings → System → **Server Settings** and scroll to **Custom content**. Click **Export all custom content** to download a compressed file containing all of the custom content from your instance.
You can also export individual content items, such as playbooks, by selecting the content item, clicking the triple dot menu in the upper right corner of the page, and clicking the **Download** button.
How do I configure my Cortex XSOAR notification settings?
Navigate to your username and select Username → User Preferences → **Notifications**. By default, all notifications are enabled. De-select the checkboxes for notifications you don’t want to receive.
How do I get notifications via Slack/Teams/other chat applications?
Configure an integration instance for that chat application. As long as the integration instance implements the **`send-notification`** command, it appears on the **Notifications** tab.
What is the difference between a dashboard and a report?
Dashboards show data from a rolling, relative time frame from a certain time in the past (for example, 7 days ago) through the present and are shown when you log into Cortex XSOAR. Reports allow you to share similar data outside of Cortex XSOAR via email. Reports can be scheduled to run at a specific time to capture data where the start/end time is important. For example, if management requests a report on the incidents that occurred between 08:00 yesterday and 08:00 today.
How do I access the playground?
The link to the playground appears at the bottom of the **My Incidents** menu item in the left sidebar. You can also access the shortcut option using **`ctrl-alt-k`** and type **`playground`** or go directly to **`https:///WarRoom/playground`**/
How do I update all of my installed content packs at the same time?
Navigate to Marketplace → **Installed Content Packs**. From the **Show** list, select **Update available**. Click the checkbox to select all, then click the **Update** button.
How do I search for incidents/indicators/playbooks/scripts and more in Cortex XSOAR?
Cortex XSOAR comes with a powerful [search](/cortex-xsoar-8-on-prem/8.7/investigate-and-respond-to-threats/incidents-and-indicators-investigation/incident-management/search-for-incidents.md) capability that uses the Lucene query syntax. For example, to search playbooks:
* Search for the playbook with the exact name “Phishing - Generic v3”: **`name:"Phishing - Generic v3"`**
* Search for playbooks where the word “Phishing” appears anywhere in supported system objects: **`Phishing`**
* Search for playbooks where the playbook name contains “Phishing”: **`name:"Phishing"`**
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