NMAP MASTERY SERIES PART 1
Hello, everyone! Welcome to nmap mastery series . Today, we’re diving into basics of Nmap later on this series we will move to mastery, so join with us and enhance your hacking skills……..
4 min readJun 11, 2024
What is Nmap?
Nmap (Network Mapper) is a tool used to discover hosts and services on a computer network by sending packets and analyzing the responses. It’s a crucial first step in the hacking process, allowing you to gather information about your target.
Installing Nmap
Nmap is available for multiple platforms, including Linux, Windows, and Mac OS. You can download it from the official website: nmap.org. If you’re using Kali Linux or Parrot OS, Nmap comes pre-installed.
Launching Nmap
- Windows: Open Command Prompt and run the
nmap
command. - Linux/Mac: Open a terminal and run the
nmap
command. - Kali/Parrot OS: Navigate to the Information Gathering section and select Nmap.
Basic Nmap Commands
Let’s explore some basic Nmap commands to get started.