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Osintly is used across a range of professional and personal contexts. The platform does not require a technical background, but it rewards users who know how to chain searches across input types.
AI Analyst and part of the provider coverage are available on Pro and Ultimate plans. Monitoring & Alerts is available in eligible workspaces. Results reflect third-party sources and may be incomplete or outdated depending on the provider.

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Journalist and fact-checker

A journalist verifying a source, investigating a claim, or tracing the origin of a piece of content. Typical workflow:
  • Search a pseudonym or username to verify whether an account is genuine or newly created
  • Cross-reference an email address against breach records to assess credibility
  • Trace a domain to identify who is behind an anonymous website or newsletter
  • Use AI Analyst to summarize findings and build a timeline for a story
Key features: Pseudonym search, breach records, domain lookup, AI Analyst summary, mask query (search setting)

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Cyber analyst and threat intelligence researcher

A CTI analyst investigating infrastructure, tracking threat actors, or responding to an incident. Typical workflow:
  • Start from a domain or IP found in a malware sample or phishing kit
  • Pivot through DNS records, subdomains, ASN, and linked IPs (depending on available providers)
  • Check for associated usernames or email addresses in leak data
  • Use focused tool lookups and saved history to revisit active domains; use Monitoring & Alerts for scheduled checks.
Key features: Domain and IP modules, map view, focused tool lookups, leaked results, JSON export

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HR and background verification

A recruiter or HR professional running a pre-hire check or verifying a candidate’s stated identity. Typical workflow:
  • Search a name or known username to find associated social profiles
  • Check an email address for breach exposure or mismatched account activity
  • Verify that contact details provided by the candidate correspond to a consistent digital footprint
Key features: Pseudonym and email searches, registered accounts panel, profile pictures
Background checks must comply with local employment and data protection laws. Osintly data is for context only and is not a substitute for certified screening services.

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Fraud investigator and financial analyst

An analyst tracking fraud, money flows, or a suspicious counterparty in a business transaction. Typical workflow:
  • Trace a cryptocurrency wallet involved in a fraud report or ransom payment
  • Use Domain Intelligence on a company domain to surface registration data, subdomains, and infrastructure signals
  • Search key personnel emails for breach exposure or linked accounts
  • Export findings as a structured report for internal review or legal counsel
Key features: Cryptocurrency module, domain intelligence, email breach records, export (PDF/JSON/CSV/Markdown)

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Individual user

Someone running a one-off check: verifying a contact met online, checking their own exposure, or investigating a suspicious message. Typical workflow:
  • Search a username to see what accounts are linked to it
  • Check an email address to see if it appeared in known data breaches
  • Inspect a domain with Domain Intelligence and cross-check any claims against independent sources
Key features: Free pseudonym/email previews, supported paid searches, focused intelligence tools, and saved history for full searches

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What is Osintly

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