How to Use Shodan

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Navigate to the Shodan website at http://www.shodanhq.com/.

   The Shodan login screen will open in a new window of your browser. ,, For example, if you want to locate all Internet-connected devices in the United States that are currently using default passwords, enter “default password country:
   US.” , The Web page will refresh and display a list of all devices, or banners that match your search terms. , Common search filters include the following:
   City:
   Users can limit search results to devices located by city.
   
   For example, “city:sacramento.” Country:
   Users can restrict search results to devices by country using the two-digit country code.
   
   For example, “country:
   US.” Hostname:
   Users can limit search results to devices by the value in their hostname.
   
   For example, “hostname:facebook.com.” Operating system:
   Users can search for devices based on operating system.
   
   For example, “microsoft os:windows.” , Most listings will display explicit information about systems that include their IP address, latitude and longitude, SSH and HTTP settings, and server name.
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   Step 2: Click on “Register” at the top right corner of Shodan’s home page.

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   Step 3: Enter a username

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   Step 4: email address

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   Step 5: and password

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   Step 6: then click on “Submit.” Shodan will send you a verification email.

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   Step 7: Open the verification email and click on the URL provided to activate your Shodan account.

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   Step 8: Log into Shodan using your username and password.

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   Step 9: Enter search terms into the search field at the top of your Shodan session using a string format.

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    Step 10: Click on “Search” to execute your search.

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    Step 11: Narrow your search using a series of filters in your string command.

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    Step 12: Click on any listing to learn more about that particular system.

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