Sherlock
OSINT — Username · Beginner
Find public accounts across many sites for a username (authorized investigations only).
Knowledge reference only. Prefer in-browser Labs first. Use this tool only on systems you own or have written authorization to test.
What to learn
- Username coverage
- False positives
- Rate limits
Legitimate use
Use for fraud/impersonation investigations with policy approval — not for harassment.
Official docs →Example commands (lab VMs only)
- sherlock user123 --timeout 10Search username on supported sites