Quick Start

Get your first security scan running in 5 minutes.

Overview

This guide walks you through:

1. Creating an account
2. Uploading a contract
3. Running a scan
4. Viewing results

Step 1: Create Your Account

Go to app.blocksecops.com and click Sign Up.

Choose your preferred sign-up method:

Method	Best For
Email	Traditional account with password
Google	Quick OAuth sign-up
GitHub	Developers with GitHub accounts
Ethereum Wallet	EVM users (MetaMask, WalletConnect)
Solana Wallet	Solana users (Phantom, Solflare)

For detailed instructions, see Creating an Account.

Step 2: Upload Your Contract

From the dashboard:

1. Click New Scan or drag a file into the upload area
2. Select your contract file (.sol, .vy, or .rs)
3. For projects with multiple files, upload a ZIP archive

Supported formats:

• Single files: .sol, .vy, .rs
• Archives: .zip, .tar, .tar.gz
• Frameworks: Foundry, Hardhat projects

Step 3: Select Scanners

Choose a scan profile based on your needs:

Profile	Scanners	Time	Best For
Quick	3-4	~1 min	Fast feedback during development
Standard	7-8	~3 min	Regular security checks
Deep	All 17+	~10 min	Pre-audit comprehensive analysis

You can also select individual scanners manually.

Step 4: Run the Scan

1. Click Start Scan
2. Watch real-time progress as each scanner completes
3. Results appear automatically when finished

Typical scan times:

• Quick scan: 30 seconds - 2 minutes
• Standard scan: 2-5 minutes
• Deep scan: 5-15 minutes

Step 5: Review Results

Your scan results show:

• Summary: Total vulnerabilities by severity
• Findings List: Each vulnerability with details
• Code Context: Relevant source code snippets
• Recommendations: How to fix each issue

Vulnerabilities are categorized by severity:

Severity	Description	Action
Critical	Immediate exploit risk	Fix before deployment
High	Serious security concern	Fix in current sprint
Medium	Moderate risk	Plan to address
Low	Minor issues	Consider addressing

What's Next?

You've completed your first scan! Here's where to go next:

• Understanding Results - Deep dive into reading findings
• Scanner Selection - Learn about each scanner
• Choosing a Plan - Upgrade from free tier

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Free Tier Limits

The free tier includes:

• 10 scans per month
• Basic scanners (Slither, Aderyn)
• 1 user
• 3 projects

Need more? See Pricing Tiers.