What is urlscan.io?
urlscan.io visits a website for you and records everything it does. You get a screenshot, the list of domains and IPs contacted, the resources loaded, cookies set and technologies used.
It is a safe way to look at a suspicious link without opening it yourself, and security teams use it to investigate phishing pages. Scans can be public or unlisted.
Key features
- Safe screenshot of the page
- All requests, domains and IPs contacted
- Detected technologies and certificates
- Phishing and malicious verdicts
Pros
- See a page without visiting it
- Detailed analysis
- Useful for phishing checks
Cons
- Public scans are visible to others
- Technical results
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urlscan.io FAQ
Is urlscan.io free?
urlscan.io lets you run public scans for free without an account. An account adds private scans and API access.
Do I need an account to use urlscan.io?
No. urlscan.io works without signing up, so you can open urlscan.io and start using it right away.
What are some alternatives to urlscan.io?
Similar free tools that also work without an account include Have I Been Pwned, VirusTotal, Temp Mail, Privnote, Bitwarden Password Generator and Cover Your Tracks.