Shodan - Free Membership upgrade with academic email

Shodan is an internet-wide search engine that identifies and maps internet-connected devices and their exposed services globally. It crawls the entire internet weekly to provide visibility into networked infrastructure, making it a core tool for cybersecurity education, penetration testing, and network security research.

Students with a valid academic email address can access a free membership upgrade. The platform provides direct access to device tracking, service enumeration, and exposure assessment—functionality typically reserved for paid tiers. This includes the full Shodan API for developers, enabling integration into security research workflows and coursework projects.

Verification is email-based; academic email credentials confirm student status. The upgrade applies globally, and API access is included with the membership tier.