Getting Started with Maltego
New to Maltego? Follow the steps in this guide to get started!
Maltego ID
In order to use your Maltego license, access your Maltego credits and log into Maltego Graph, Monitor and Search, you need to set up your Maltego ID. Maltego Evidence does not currently require a Maltego ID for access.
If you are part of an organization, your organization's Maltego Admin needs to add you to your organization's space.
If you are part of an organization, your organization's Maltego Admin needs to add you to your organization's space.
The steps below will guide you through the process of setting up your Maltego ID. Organization plan users can also refer to this full Maltego ID Activation guide.
1. Create your Maltego ID
i. Go to the registration page.
ii. Enter your credentials.
iii. Verify your email address.
2. Maltego Admin
i. Go to the registration page.
ii. Enter your credentials.
iii. Verify your email address.
2. Maltego Admin
How to invite users to your organization
Important Note
Before you add users to your organization, make sure that all users have created a Maltego ID. Users in your organization need to have a working Maltego ID for the steps below to be successful.
Before you add users to your organization, make sure that all users have created a Maltego ID. Users in your organization need to have a working Maltego ID for the steps below to be successful.
2. Click on "Invite Users".
3. Type in the emails that you want to add to your organization, separated by commas.
4. Define the role of those members in your organization.
5. Click on "Confirm". These users will receive an email with an invitation to join your organization.
6. Click on the invited users to assign a product to them, so they can start benefiting from Maltego. Then, click on "Update".
Set up your Maltego Tools
Select below the tool you want to set up.
Maltego Graph
Maltego Search
Maltego Evidence
(Social Network Harverster)
Maltego Monitor
(PublicSonar)
Where to download or access Maltego Graph
1. Go to the Maltego Downloads page.
2. Select your Operating System and file type.
For Windows, select .exe+Java (x64) if you do not have Java installed.
3. Click "Download."
2. Select your Operating System and file type.
For Windows, select .exe+Java (x64) if you do not have Java installed.
3. Click "Download."
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Activation
Installing Maltego Graph
Windows
1. Close all applications on your computer.
2. Open the installation file and allow the app to make changes.
If you do not have Java installed, proceed with Java installation:
i. Select the location for installing Java.
ii. Click "Install."
3. Select who will be using Maltego: install for yourself or everyone using the computer.
4. Choose the Destination folder for installing Maltego.
5. Choose the Start Menu folder for your Maltego shortcuts.
6. Click "Install."
7. Create a Desktop shortcut for easy access.
Mac
Make sure you have Java installed.
1. Close all applications on your computer.
2. Open the installation file.
3. Drag and drop the Maltego icon into the applications folder.
4. Double-click on the Maltego icon.
5. Your Mac will warn you that this file was downloaded from the internet. Click “Open” to proceed.
Linux
Make sure you have Java installed.
.deb and .rpm
Double-click the file in your window manager to install the package.
.zip
1. Extract the .zip archive to your preferred location to install Maltego.
2. Run Maltego from the bin directory.
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License and Account Activation
Activate with Maltego ID
Before you get started using Maltego, you must have a Maltego ID. If you haven't created one, click here and follow the steps.
1. Open your Maltego Graph desktop application.
2. Select "Maltego ID" as your activation option.
You can proceed with Online Activation or Offline Activation.
Online Activation
If you are part of an Organization Plan, your organization's Maltego Admin will need to assign you to your organization manually to have full access to your Maltego products. Please contact the Maltego Admin within your organization to have your Maltego ID added.
1. Accept the License Agreement.
2. Click on "Browser Login" and enter your credentials on the browser window.
3. Proceed with the configuration steps and accept all Terms and Conditions.
4. Wait for Maltego Graph to install the Transforms.
Activate with License Key
1. Open your Maltego Graph desktop application.
2. Select Maltego One and select "License Key" as your activation option.
For CE users, select Maltego CE (Free) and click "Register" to continue with Maltego ID setup process or "Login" to login with an existing Maltego ID.
3. Type in or paste the License Key you should have received in your email and click "Next."
4. Read and accept the General Terms and
Conditions for Software Licenses and Accompanying Services and click "Next."
5. Select Maltego Public Transform Server.
On-Premise (CTAS) Maltego users, please find more information here.
6. Wait for Maltego Graph to install the Transforms.
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Start using Maltego Graph
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Follow these steps to investigate your own Email Address (if you need more details, watch the video above):
That's it! If you want to try some other simple investigations, try these:
- Open a new Graph.
- Add an Email Address Entity.
- Change the default Email Address to your own Email Address.
- Run the Search Profiles [OSINT Industries] Transform.
That's it! If you want to try some other simple investigations, try these:
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Where to access Maltego Search
1. Go to Maltego Search.
If you already have a Maltego ID, proceed to Activation below.
If you do not have a Maltego ID, continue to step 2.
2. Click on "Create ID".
3. Create an account:
i. Enter your business email address
ii. Enter all other required information
iii. Create a password
iv. Verify your email address
Access Search from the Admin Portal
Use Maltego Search directly from the home page in the Admin Portal, or go to Maltego Search by clicking on the Search logo on the left side menu.
If you already have a Maltego ID, proceed to Activation below.
If you do not have a Maltego ID, continue to step 2.
2. Click on "Create ID".
3. Create an account:
i. Enter your business email address
ii. Enter all other required information
iii. Create a password
iv. Verify your email address
Access Search from the Admin Portal
Use Maltego Search directly from the home page in the Admin Portal, or go to Maltego Search by clicking on the Search logo on the left side menu.
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Activation
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Start using Maltego Search
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Follow these steps:
Now that you tried Maltego Search with your Email Address, give it a try with a phone number or alias (username)!
- Go to Maltego Search.
- Select Email Address in the Search Bar.
- Add your personal email address to the Search Bar (Don't worry, we can't see your results!)
- Click the Magnifying Glass (Search) Button.
Now that you tried Maltego Search with your Email Address, give it a try with a phone number or alias (username)!
Where to download or access Maltego Evidence
Who can access Maltego Evidence?
Maltego Evidence is only available as part of the Maltego Organization plan.
For more information about the Maltego Organization plan, see our Pricing Page.
How to access Maltego Evidence
Go to the Installation Manual.
Maltego Evidence is only available as part of the Maltego Organization plan.
For more information about the Maltego Organization plan, see our Pricing Page.
How to access Maltego Evidence
Go to the Installation Manual.
Activation
Go to the Installation Manual.
Start using Maltego Evidence
Watch this introduction to Maltego Evidence.
Where to access Maltego Monitor
Who can access Maltego Monitor?
Maltego Monitor is only available as part of the Maltego Organization plan.
For more information about the Maltego Organization plan, see our Pricing Page.
How to access Maltego Monitor
Go to Maltego Monitor.
Maltego Monitor is only available as part of the Maltego Organization plan.
For more information about the Maltego Organization plan, see our Pricing Page.
How to access Maltego Monitor
Go to Maltego Monitor.
Activation
1. Receive an onboarding email inviting you to confirm your account.
2. After confirming your account, receive a second email to set up your password.
3. After completing both steps above, use your new credentials to log in to Maltego Monitor.
2. After confirming your account, receive a second email to set up your password.
3. After completing both steps above, use your new credentials to log in to Maltego Monitor.
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