Find SECRET Social Media Profiles with this Program

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to find secret social media profiles using a username with the Sherlock Python script. This tool allows you to search multiple social media platforms to discover other accounts a person may own. By following the step-by-step instructions, you'll install Python, download Sherlock from GitHub, and perform a profile search.

Step 1: Install Python

To run the Sherlock script, you need Python installed on your computer. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the Python installation guide at OSRadar.
2. Download the latest version of Python for your operating system.
3. Run the installer. Ensure to check the box that says "Add Python to PATH" during installation.
4. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.

Tip: You can verify your installation by opening a command prompt and typing:

python --version

This command should return the installed Python version.

Step 2: Download Sherlock

Once Python is installed, you need to download the Sherlock script. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to the Sherlock GitHub repository.
2. Click on the green "Code" button and select "Download ZIP" or use Git to clone the repository.
3. If you downloaded the ZIP file, extract it to a folder on your computer.

Common Pitfall: Ensure that you have extracted the files properly. The main script (sherlock.py) should be accessible in the folder.

Step 3: Open Command Prompt

You will need to run commands in the command prompt. Here’s how to open it:

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type cmd and hit Enter to open Command Prompt.

Step 4: Navigate to Sherlock Directory

Using the command prompt, navigate to the folder where you extracted the Sherlock files:

1. Use the cd command followed by the path to the Sherlock directory. For example:

cd path\to\sherlock

Replace path\to\sherlock with the actual path on your computer.

Step 5: Search for Profiles

Now you can start searching for social media profiles using a username. Here’s how:

1. In the command prompt, type the following command:

python sherlock.py [username]

Replace [username] with the actual username you want to search.

Tip: Use quotes if the username contains special characters or spaces.

Step 6: Add Arguments to Command

Sherlock allows you to customize your search with various arguments. Some useful ones include:

• --help: Shows available options and how to use them.
• --json: Outputs results in JSON format.
• --print-found: Prints only the found profiles.

Example command with arguments:

python sherlock.py [username] --json --print-found

Conclusion

You have now learned how to find secret social media profiles using the Sherlock Python script. By installing Python, downloading Sherlock, and performing profile searches, you can uncover hidden accounts associated with a username. For further exploration, consider learning more about Python or exploring additional features of the Sherlock tool to enhance your search capabilities.