Sherlock
Hunt usernames across social networks.
KaliParrotpassive
pkg: sherlock
Sherlock checks hundreds of sites to find accounts registered under a given username.
Syntax
sherlock {username}
Example
sherlock johndoe
Searches 300+ platforms for the username and prints found profiles.
Advantages
- Fast people-OSINT
- Hundreds of sites
Disadvantages
- False positives on some sites
- Rate limiting
Tags
#osint#username
Official docs: Sherlock ↗
Related commands
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherlock used for?
Sherlock checks hundreds of sites to find accounts registered under a given username.
What is an example Sherlock command?
A common example is: sherlock johndoe — Searches 300+ platforms for the username and prints found profiles.
Is Sherlock part of Kali Linux?
Yes. Sherlock ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install sherlock.
What category of security tool is Sherlock?
Sherlock is a Information Gathering tool with a passive-risk profile when run against a live target.
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