Cloud Quick Start

NetRecon Cloud is the fastest way to get started. No server setup, no Docker — just sign up, deploy a probe, and start discovering your network.

Step 1: Create Your Account

1. Go to app.netreconapp.com and click Sign Up
2. Enter your email, company name, and password
3. Verify your email address
4. Log in to the NetRecon Dashboard

Step 2: Add Your First Site

1. In the Dashboard, navigate to Sites in the sidebar
2. Click Add Site
3. Enter a name and address for the site (e.g., "Main Office — Istanbul")
4. Save the site

Step 3: Deploy a Probe

Each site needs at least one probe for network discovery and monitoring.

Option A: NetRecon OS (Recommended)

1. Go to Sites → [Your Site] → Probes → Add Probe
2. Select NetRecon OS and download the image for your hardware
3. Flash the image to an SD card or SSD using balenaEtcher
4. Connect the probe to your network via Ethernet
5. Power on — the probe will automatically connect to your cloud account via Cloudflare Tunnel

Option B: Docker on Existing Server

# Pull and run the probe container
docker run -d \
  --name netrecon-probe \
  --network host \
  --restart unless-stopped \
  -e ENROLLMENT_TOKEN="your-token-from-dashboard" \
  netrecon/probe:latest

Get the enrollment token from Sites → [Your Site] → Probes → Add Probe → Docker.

Option C: Virtual Machine

1. Download the OVA file from the Dashboard
2. Import into VMware, Proxmox, or Hyper-V
3. Configure the VM with bridged networking (required for Layer 2 scanning)
4. Start the VM — it will appear in your Dashboard automatically

Step 4: Start Scanning

Once the probe is online:

1. Go to Sites → [Your Site] → Devices
2. Click Scan Now or wait for the automatic discovery (runs every 15 minutes)
3. Discovered devices will appear in the device inventory

Step 5: Install the Mobile App

Download NetRecon Scanner from the Google Play Store for on-the-go network scanning:

• Scan any network your phone is connected to
• Results sync automatically to your cloud dashboard
• See Scanner Overview for details

What's Next?

• Deploy agents on endpoints for deeper visibility → Agent Installation
• Set up alerts for new devices, vulnerabilities, or downtime
• Configure integrations with your existing tools (LDAP, SIEM, Jira, ServiceNow)
• Invite your team via Settings → Team Management

Cloud vs Self-Hosted

Feature	Cloud	Self-Hosted
Server management	Managed by NetRecon	You manage
Data location	NetRecon Cloud (EU)	Your infrastructure
Updates	Automatic	Manual (docker pull)
Cloudflare Tunnel	Included	You configure
Pricing	Subscription	License key

Need self-hosted instead? See the Installation Guide.

For help, contact support@netreconapp.com.