Running your first scan with Burp Suite DAST - Port Swigger
Summary: PortSwigger's guide to running a first scan in Burp Suite DAST describes an onboarding wizard that has users create a "site" by entering a site name and a start URL, with sub-paths of that URL included in scan scope by default. Users pick from four preset scan modes, and the Lightweight mode completes within 15 minutes; scans start immediately and repeat weekly by default, with progress and discovered issues shown on the Timeline tab.
Why it matters: PortSwigger warns that Burp Scanner may have unexpected effects on some applications and advises scanning only non-production systems until users are familiar with its settings, and not scanning third-party sites without the owner's authorization.
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