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Scan a file

You can scan individual files for threats.

For instructions, click the tab for your operating system.

To scan a file, do as follows:

  1. In Explorer, right-click the file and select Scan.
  2. Check scanning progress and results on the Detections page.

To scan a file, do as follows:

  1. In Finder, right-click the file and select Scan with Sophos Endpoint.
  2. A Finder Item Scan dialog is displayed so that you can see scanning progress and results.

If you don't see Scan with Sophos Endpoint when you right-click, you need to add it as a service.

Add the scan service

To add the Scan with Sophos Endpoint service, do as follows:

  1. Open Sophos Endpoint and click Services > Services Settings.

    Services Settings

    Alternatively, on the Mac go to System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts > Services.

  2. In Services, click Files and Folders, and select Scan with Sophos Endpoint.

    Services options

  3. Click Done.