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Installing Nmap

Last Edit: 09-04-2025

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Nmap is a powerful network scanning tool available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. In this module, we will cover:

How to install Nmap on Windows
Built-in alternatives for macOS and how to install Nmap
Installation steps for Linux (Ubuntu and other distributions)

Installing Nmap on Windows

Windows users can install Nmap using the official installer from the Nmap website.

Step 1: Download Nmap for Windows

Open your browser and go to: https://nmap.org/download.html

Scroll down to the "Microsoft Windows Binaries" section.

Click “Self-installer” (e.g., nmap-7.94-setup.exe).

Step 2: Run the Installer

Locate the downloaded .exe file and double-cl

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Course Summary

Introduction to Nmap

Installing Nmap

Essential Nmap Scanning

Advanced Techniques