Skill guides · 2 min read
Public profile discovery
Locate attributed public profiles associated with a person or username.
When to use it
Use this as an initial search for public profiles associated with a person or username. It is a useful starting point when you have a known name or handle but need source-backed candidates before conducting a more detailed profile comparison.
Before you start
Available on Pro and Agency. Fill every required field. Example values below illustrate the form; replace them with your intended subject.
| Field | Required | What to enter |
|---|---|---|
| Name or username | Required | Enter name or username. |
Run the Skill
- In Skill library, find Public profile discovery and select Use template.
- Fill in the template fields using your subject’s details, then check the Preview.
- Select Insert into chat to load the prepared request into the investigation composer.
- Check the intended case and send the unchanged request to run this Skill. To change its inputs, return to the template and insert it again.
Name or username: example_research
Read the results
Review each candidate’s public identifiers and supporting links. A similar display name or reused username does not confirm that accounts belong to the same person. Keep possible matches separate from verified associations, and note contradictory details. Once you have specific public profile references, Public Social-Profile Enrichment can examine their identity signals in more detail against a named target.