How to Open the SpiderFoot Web Interface

The SpiderFoot web interface allows you to perform scans and gather data in a user-friendly environment. Follow these steps to access the SpiderFoot interface in your web browser:

Step 1: Start SpiderFoot

Before accessing the web interface, make sure SpiderFoot is running on your machine. You can start SpiderFoot by using Docker or by directly running the Python script.

docker pull spiderfoot/spiderfoot
docker run -d -p 5001:5001 spiderfoot/spiderfoot

or

git clone https://github.com/smicallef/spiderfoot.git
cd spiderfoot
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
python3 ./sf.py

Step 2: Open Web Browser

Once SpiderFoot is running, open your preferred web browser on your computer or mobile device.

Step 3: Navigate to SpiderFoot Interface

In the address bar of your web browser, enter the following URL:

http://localhost:5001

Press Enter to navigate to the SpiderFoot web interface.

Step 4: Log In (Optional)

If prompted, log in to the SpiderFoot interface using any credentials required. Some installations may not require authentication.

Once logged in, you will have access to the SpiderFoot dashboard where you can perform scans and analyze data.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues accessing the SpiderFoot web interface, ensure that SpiderFoot is running correctly on your machine and that there are no firewall restrictions preventing access to port 5001.