Scanos Documentation
Basics
Security & Maintenance
Get Started
Use this quick path to go from zero setup to your first scan.
Prerequisites
- A Chromium-based browser (Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Arc).
- A VirusTotal account for generating an API key.
- Internet access for extension install and reputation lookups.
Quick start checklist
- Install the Scanos extension from the Chrome Web Store.
- Open extension settings and paste your VirusTotal API key.
- Pin the extension so status feedback is always visible.
- Hover links on any webpage and review the returned verdict.
Recommended first test
Run a few known-good URLs first to confirm expected behavior, then test unfamiliar links in real browsing sessions.
Need More Help?
If you run into an issue that is not covered here, contact support with your browser version, extension version, and a short reproduction summary.