> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.osint.ly/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Who uses Osintly > Common user profiles and what each one typically investigates. 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. Some capabilities - AI Analyst, monitoring, and part of the provider coverage - are only available on Pro and Advanced plans. Results reflect third-party sources and may be incomplete or outdated depending on the provider. *** ## 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) *** ## 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 * Set up monitoring on active domains to track infrastructure changes (Pro and Advanced plans) **Key features:** Domain and IP modules, map view, monitoring, leaked results, JSON export *** ## 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. *** ## 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 * Run a domain search on a company to surface WHOIS history, subdomains, and infrastructure age * 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 overview, email breach records, export (PDF/DOCX/JSON) *** ## 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 * Verify that a phone number or domain is what it claims to be **Key features:** All input types (provider coverage varies by plan), quickstart guide, search history *** ## Next steps Platform overview and full capability list. Step-by-step workflows for each scenario. Run your first search.