Authorized OSINT field guide · 2026-06-22

Troubleshooting SpiderFoot setup and first scan

Most first-run problems are scope, API key, Docker or module-selection issues.

Docker port conflict

Move SpiderFoot to another local port and keep it bound to localhost unless remote access is required.

Too many noisy findings

Reduce modules, narrow the target and verify findings before exporting.

API key gaps

Document which modules depend on keys and avoid treating missing-provider output as a clean result.