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Nmap is an open-source security tool used for network discovery, host inventory, and service auditing. It allows users to scan single or multiple targets, read target lists from files, scan subnets using CIDR notation, and exclude specific hosts from scans. The document provides core command syntax for various scanning scenarios, including scanning IPs, domains, and networks.

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Nmap_Quick_Reference_Guide

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Nmap Command Reference Guide

Network Discovery & Target Specification Basics

What is Nmap?

Nmap (Network Mapper) is an open-source security tool used for network discovery, host inventory, and service
auditing. System administrators and security engineers use Nmap to identify live hosts, open ports, running
services, and network topology.

Core Target Specification Commands

1. Scan a Single Target (IP or Domain)


Scans a single target using Nmap's standard default scan settings (top 1,000 common ports).

Scan an IP address:

nmap [Link]

Scan a domain name:

nmap [Link]

2. Scan Multiple Targets


Specify multiple individual IP addresses or hostnames in a single command separated by spaces.

nmap [Link] [Link] [Link]

3. Scan Targets from a File ( -iL )


Read target list from a plain text file containing one IP or domain per line using the Input List flag.

nmap -iL [Link]

Example file content format ([Link]):

[Link]
[Link]
[Link]

4. Scan Subnets Using CIDR Notation


Scan an entire local network block or subnet by defining the network range with CIDR prefix notation (e.g., /24 for
256 IPs).

nmap [Link]/24

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5. Exclude Hosts from Range Scan ( --exclude )
Omit specific sensitive hosts or critical infrastructure devices (like gateways or domain controllers) from a range scan.

Exclude a single IP:

nmap [Link]/24 --exclude [Link]

Exclude multiple IPs:

nmap [Link]/24 --exclude [Link],[Link]

Quick Syntax Cheat Sheet

Target Type Command Syntax Description

Scans standard 1,000 ports on


Single IP nmap [Link]
single host

Resolves domain to IP and scans


Domain Name nmap [Link]
host

Scans specified space-separated


Multiple IPs nmap [Link] [Link]
targets

Input File nmap -iL [Link] Scans all targets listed inside file

Subnet (CIDR) nmap [Link]/24 Scans entire /24 network subnet

Skips specific host IP from


Excluded Hosts nmap [Link]/24 --exclude [Link]
network range

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