Documentation

Complete technical documentation and feature guides

Getting Started

What is CyberScope?

CyberScope is a comprehensive OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) platform designed to help security professionals gather and analyze publicly available information. Our platform provides easy-to-use tools for IP geolocation, phone number analysis, and username verification across social media platforms.

Key Features

  • Real-time Data Processing: Get instant results from multiple data sources
  • Multiple Analysis Tools: IP tracking, phone lookup, and username scanning
  • User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design suitable for beginners and experts
  • Data Security: Your queries are processed securely without storing personal data
  • Educational Focus: Perfect for learning OSINT methodologies

System Requirements

CyberScope works in any modern web browser including:

  • Chrome/Chromium (latest versions)
  • Firefox (latest versions)
  • Safari (latest versions)
  • Edge (latest versions)

IP Tracker Documentation

Overview

The IP Tracker tool analyzes public IP addresses and provides detailed geolocation and ISP information. This tool is useful for understanding the geographical location and infrastructure behind internet addresses.

How to Use

  1. Navigate to the IP Tracker section on the home page
  2. Enter a valid public IP address (e.g., 8.8.8.8)
  3. Click "Analyze IP" button
  4. View detailed results including country, city, ISP, and coordinates

Data Returned

Country: Geographic location of the IP
City: City where the IP is registered
ISP: Internet Service Provider information
Coordinates: Latitude and Longitude of the location

Accuracy Notes

IP geolocation data is typically accurate to the city level. Accuracy can vary depending on the IP address type (residential, datacenter, mobile) and the data source. VPNs and proxies may mask the true location.

API Data Sources

Our IP Tracker uses the ip-api.com service which aggregates data from multiple authoritative sources including:

  • WHOIS databases
  • Regional Internet Registries (RIRs)
  • MaxMind GeoIP2
  • Other public IP databases

Phone Lookup Documentation

Overview

The Phone Lookup tool analyzes phone numbers to extract metadata including country information, carrier details, and line type classification. This is useful for verifying phone numbers and understanding their origin.

How to Use

  1. Go to the Phone Lookup section
  2. Enter a phone number with country code (e.g., +14155552671)
  3. Click "Analyze Phone" button
  4. View carrier and location information

Supported Formats

Phone numbers should be in international E.164 format:

+[country code][number]
Example: +1 415 555 2671 or +14155552671

Data Returned

  • Country: Country where the number is registered
  • Carrier: Telecommunications provider
  • Line Type: Mobile, Landline, or VoIP

Limitations

  • Results are limited to publicly available carrier information
  • Private or unlisted numbers may not return complete data
  • Carrier information may take time to update after number transfers

Username Scanner Documentation

Overview

The Username Scanner searches for a given username across multiple social media and web platforms, helping you verify digital identities and find online accounts.

Supported Platforms

CyberScope currently searches across these platforms:

  • Instagram - Photo sharing and social networking
  • GitHub - Code repository hosting
  • Twitter/X - Microblogging and social media
  • Reddit - Discussion and community platform

How to Use

  1. Navigate to the Username Scanner section
  2. Enter a username to search for
  3. Click "Scan Platforms" button
  4. Review results showing which platforms have the username
  5. Click on "Found" status to visit the profile directly

Result Interpretation

Found: The username exists on this platform and a direct link is provided

Not Found: The username does not exist on this platform or the account is private/deleted

Tips for Username Searching

  • Try variations if the exact username is not found
  • Keep in mind usernames may differ across platforms
  • Private/locked accounts may not appear in results
  • Recently deleted accounts may take time to be delisted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CyberScope free to use?

Yes, CyberScope is completely free for educational and research purposes. We don't charge for basic OSINT queries.

Do you store my search history?

No, we do not store any personal data or search history. All queries are processed in real-time without permanent records.

What are my legal obligations?

Users must comply with all applicable laws. OSINT uses only publicly available information, but accessing or using that information may still have legal implications depending on jurisdiction and intent.

How accurate is the data?

Data accuracy depends on the source. IP geolocation is typically accurate to city level, phone data to carrier level, and username searches use current platform databases.

Can I use this for commercial purposes?

CyberScope is designed for educational and research use. Commercial use requires proper licensing and agreement with data providers.

What should I do if results are inaccurate?

Contact our support team with details about incorrect results. Data inaccuracies in source databases should be reported to the respective data providers.