Guest Scanning
Running scans without creating an account.
Barrion allows anyone to run a basic security scan without creating an account. Guest scanning is designed to give you an immediate sense of your site's security posture before committing to the platform.
How It Works
- Visit the Barrion homepage.
- Enter any public URL in the scan input field.
- Click Scan to start.
- View results directly in the browser -- no login required.
Guest Scan Limits
Guest scans operate under a restricted set of limits to prevent abuse while still providing meaningful results:
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Scans per day | 2 |
| Crawl depth | 3 pages |
| Security checks | 18 (of 35+) |
| Rescan cooldown | 7 days per domain (with a 24-hour free window) |
The 7-day rescan limit means that after scanning a domain, you must wait 7 days before scanning it again as a guest. However, there is a 24-hour free window immediately after scanning where you can re-scan the same domain freely. This allows you to verify a quick fix without waiting the full cooldown period.
Sharing Results
Guest scan results are accessible via a unique, shareable URL in the format:
https://barrion.io/scan-results/[scan-id]You can share this link with teammates or stakeholders to review the findings without them needing an account.
Guest vs. Free Tier Comparison
Creating a free Barrion account unlocks additional capabilities even before upgrading to a paid plan:
| Feature | Guest | Free (Registered) |
|---|---|---|
| Scans per day | 2 | 5 |
| Crawl depth | 3 pages | 3 pages |
| Security checks | 18 | 18 |
| Scan history | No | Yes |
| Continuous monitoring | No | No |
| Domain management | No | Yes |
| Rescan cooldown | 7-day limit | 7-day limit |
Creating a free account takes less than a minute and unlocks scan history, domain management, and higher daily scan limits. Your guest scan results are not carried over, so consider creating an account before running your first scan if you want to track results over time.
Upgrading for Full Coverage
Guest scans run 18 of Barrion's 35+ security checks. The remaining checks cover advanced categories such as detailed CSP analysis, email authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), and deeper TLS inspection. To access the full check suite, create an account and choose a plan that fits your needs.