TOOL TUTORIAL · Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) & Username Research
How to install and use Sherlock
Sherlock is an open-source tool designed for finding usernames across various social media platforms. It checks for the existence of a given username on numerous websites, helping to determine where a particular username is registered. This tool is useful for penetration testers…
Quick install:
pipx install sherlock-project
Installation steps
- Make sure Python 3 and pipx are installed
- Run pipx install sherlock-project to install it
- Run sherlock username to start a search
- Open the saved file to view the results