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Setup Guide

Setting Up Orbit

This guide will walk you through the initial setup process using the Orbit web interface.

Initial Login

After starting Orbit, navigate to http://localhost:8090 in your browser.

Initial Login Screen

Enter your API key to access the dashboard.

Dashboard Overview

Once logged in, you’ll see the main dashboard.

Dashboard Overview

The dashboard provides an overview of your scanning activities and recent findings.

Creating Your First Scan

Step 1: Navigate to Scans

Click on the “Scans” section in the sidebar.

Scans Section

Step 2: Create New Scan

Click the “New Scan” button in the top right corner.

New Scan Button

Step 3: Configure Scan Settings

Fill in the scan configuration:

Scan Configuration

  1. Enter the target URL or IP
  2. Select scan type
  3. Configure scan options
  4. Set schedule (optional)

Step 4: Start Scan

Click “Start Scan” to begin the scanning process.

Start Scan

Viewing Results

Scan Progress

Monitor the scan progress in real-time.

Scan Progress

Findings

View detailed findings once the scan is complete.

Scan Findings

Managing Templates

Accessing Templates

Navigate to the Templates section to manage your Nuclei templates.

Templates Section

Adding Custom Templates

Add your own custom templates:

Custom Templates

  1. Click “Add Template”
  2. Upload or paste your template
  3. Save and verify

Configuration Settings

API Settings

Configure API settings and integrations.

API Configuration

Notification Setup

Set up notifications for scan results.

Notification Settings

Best Practices

  1. Regular Updates: Keep your templates updated
  2. Scan Scheduling: Set up recurring scans for continuous monitoring
  3. Resource Management: Monitor system resources during scans
  4. Template Organization: Maintain a clear structure for custom templates

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during setup:

  1. Check the logs using ./orbit logs
  2. Verify your API key
  3. Ensure all required ports are accessible
  4. Join our Discord community for support