Want to find hidden info about websites? theHarvester is a free tool to collect emails, subdomains, and more. This guide shows you how to install theHarvester on Kali Linux, Parrot OS, Ubuntu, and even Termux. Let’s start!
How to Install theHarvester in Kali Linux
Kali Linux makes it easy. Open the terminal and type:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install theharvester
Done! Check if it works:
theHarvester -h
If not installed, use GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/laramies/theHarvester
cd theHarvester
pip3 install -r requirements.txt How to Install theHarvester in Parrot OS
Parrot OS is similar to Kali. Run these commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install theharvester
If it fails, use GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/laramies/theHarvester
cd theHarvester
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
Type python3 theHarvester.py -h to test.
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How to Install theHarvester in Ubuntu
Ubuntu needs extra steps. First, install Python and Git:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3-pip git
Next, download theHarvester:
git clone https://github.com/laramies/theHarvester
cd theHarvester
pip3 install -r requirements.txt Run it with python3 theHarvester.py -h.
How to Install theHarvester in Termux
Yes, you can use theHarvester on Android!
- Install Termux from Play Store.
- Open Termux and type:
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install git python
git clone https://github.com/laramies/theHarvester
cd theHarvester
pip install -r requirements.txt
Run it with python theHarvester.py -h.
How to Use theHarvester
Let’s find data about a website. For example, to search “example.com”:
theHarvester -d example.com -b google -d: Target domain.-b: Data source (google, bing, linkedin).
Add-l 100to limit results or-f report.htmlto save results.
Final Tips
- Update theHarvester often with
git pull. - Use VPNs for privacy.
- Explore different sources like
bingorlinkedin.
Now you’re ready to use theHarvester like a pro! Try it today and see what hidden data you can find.
