Private URL scanning
Start with 100 free private scans.
Every new IT Knowledge Bases account receives $5 in free credits, equal to 100 private URL scans. No credit card is required. Purchase additional credits only when you need them.
One credit covers one private URL scan. Current credit packages are one-time purchases with no recurring subscription charge.
Simple pricing
Choose the number of scans you need.
Every package uses the same straightforward rate: $0.05 per private scan. There are no volume markups and no recurring subscription charges.
100 Credits
For individual users and occasional suspicious-link investigations.
- 100 private URL scans
- One credit per scan
- One-time purchase
- No recurring charge
250 Credits
For IT administrators, help desks, and security professionals who investigate links regularly.
- 250 private URL scans
- One credit per scan
- One-time purchase
- No recurring charge
500 Credits
For teams, MSPs, and higher-volume URL investigation workflows.
- 500 private URL scans
- One credit per scan
- One-time purchase
- No recurring charge
What a scan can include
Technical evidence for suspicious-link investigations.
Results depend on the target website, available response data, and whether the destination can be reached successfully.
Redirect analysis
Review the submitted address, redirect behavior, and final destination.
Website screenshot
Capture the rendered destination for investigation and reporting.
Login-form inspection
Identify password fields, login forms, and form submission targets.
DNS and RDAP context
Review available domain, registration, and DNS information.
Security headers
Inspect available HTTPS and browser-security header information.
Structured findings
Review observed behaviors, technical detections, and investigation context.
Coming soon
More pricing and account options are planned.
IT Knowledge Bases is continuing to expand its private scanning service. Additional packages and account options will become available as the service develops.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
How many free private scans does a new account receive?
Each new IT Knowledge Bases account receives $5 in free credits, equal to 100 private URL scans.
Is a credit card required to receive the free credits?
No. A credit card is not required to create an account and receive the included free credits.
How much does one private scan cost?
Each private URL scan costs one credit. Under the current pricing structure, each credit costs $0.05.
Is this a subscription?
No. The current credit packages are one-time purchases with no recurring subscription charge.
Will more pricing options become available?
Yes. Additional pricing and account options are planned as the service continues to expand.
Does the scanner guarantee that a website is safe?
No. The scanner gathers technical evidence and identifies potential concerns to support an investigation. Automated analysis cannot guarantee that a website is safe or legitimate.
Important: Review scan results alongside trusted organizational, security, and business sources. Do not enter credentials or sensitive information into an unfamiliar website solely because an automated scan did not identify a threat.