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How do I perform API scanning?

Nicholas | Last updated: Mar 05, 2024 03:41PM UTC

I have a Backend REST API application that I want to scan. I am following the steps in https://portswigger.net/burp/documentation/desktop/automated-scanning/api-scans. It says "To run an API scan, click New scan > API scan on the Dashboard." When I click on "New scan" on the dashboard, I do not see the "API scan" option at all. I only see "Scan Details", "Scan Type", "URLs to Scan", "Protocol settings", "Advanced scan parameters".

Hannah, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: Mar 05, 2024 05:18PM UTC

Hi This functionality is currently available in our Early Adopter release channel. If you'd like to switch over and try it out, just go to "Settings > Suite > Updates" and change your dropdown from Stable to Early Adopter. After that, if you wait a minute or so, a popup should appear in the top right-hand corner of Burp, with the option to restart your installation. Please let us know how you get on!

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