Quickstart Guide

Getting Started with Have I Been Squatted

This guide will help you get started with Have I Been Squatted to protect your domains from typosquatting and brand impersonation.

What is Have I Been Squatted?

Have I Been Squatted is a typosquatting detection tool that helps you discover and address domain impersonation before it becomes a security or reputational concern.

Quick Domain Lookup

1. Visit haveibeensquatted.com
2. Enter your domain name in the search box (e.g., example.com)
3. Click “Lookup” to start the analysis

Tip

For the best results, use your primary domain name without any subdomains (e.g., use company.com instead of www.company.com).

Understanding Results

The lookup results will show:

1. Permutations: Various ways your domain could be typosquatted
2. IP Information: Details about where suspicious domains are hosted
3. Classification: Risk assessment for each domain variant
4. WHOIS Data: Registration information for active domains

Taking Action

When you identify suspicious domains:

1. Review Classifications: Focus on domains marked with high phishing probability
2. Examine IP Data: Check if suspicious domains are hosted on known malicious infrastructure
3. Document Findings: Export results in JSON or CSV format for further analysis
4. Take Action: Consider domain takedowns for high-risk impersonations

Caution

Some features are only available with Have I Been Squatted Pro. Sign up for a Pro account to access advanced features like:

• GeoIP lookups
• NXDOMAIN checks
• WHOIS/RDAP data
• Phishing detection