Introduction
Nmap is a powerful network discovery and security auditing utility that is free, open-source, and easy to install. Nmap scans for vulnerabilities on your network, performs inventory checks, and monitors host or service uptime, alongside many other useful features.
This tuturial shows you how to install Nmap on Ubuntu 18.04.
Prerequisites
- Access to a terminal
- The apt package manager
- A user with sudo privileges
Step 1: Update Ubuntu Package List
Make sure the software packages on your Ubuntu system are up-to-date with the command:
sudo apt-get update
The system updates your package lists and confirms that the action is complete.
Step 2: Install Nmap
To install NMAP on Ubuntu, run the command:
sudo apt-get install nmap
The system prompts you to confirm and continue by typing y and pressing Enter.
After confirming, the installation runs its course.
Step 3: Verify Nmap Version Installed
To verify the installation was successful and to determine the current version of Nmap:
nmap --version
The output provides detailed information about Nmap. In this example, the version installed on Ubuntu is 7.60.
NOTE: Nmap has many options available for scanning scan remote systems. The most common Nmap commands are outlined in this article.
Conclusion
You now know how to install and use Nmap on Ubuntu 18.04. Nmap is a versatile and powerful scanning tool.
Explore the options it has to offer and use it to discover network vulnerabilities and improve your system’s security settings.
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Vladimir Kaplarevic
Vladimir is a resident Tech Writer at phoenixNAP. He has more than 7 years of experience in implementing e-commerce and online payment solutions with various global IT services providers. His articles aim to instill a passion for innovative technologies in others by providing practical advice and using an engaging writing style.