Guides
How to find someone's social media profiles
How to go from a name, username or email to the public profiles that actually belong to the same person – and how to tell a real match from a coincidence.
How to verify a social media account
Verify who controls a social account using exact handles, owner-controlled links, badge meanings, account history and independent contact routes.
People often ask
How can I find someone in the UK?
Start with their name and a known town, workplace or school. Compare accessible public profiles and their sources. Coverage varies, so a search may not find the person you have in mind.
Is this people finder free?
Running a search requires paid access and uses your plan allowance. Public explanations and examples are free to read. Examples illustrate the method; they are not completed searches or customer results.
Does this search the electoral roll?
DeepSearch researches accessible public web information. It does not promise access to a complete electoral register or private residential records.
What if several people have the same name?
Compare locations, organisations, dates and cross-links. Keep candidates separate where the evidence does not connect them.
Can I find someone's current address?
A public mention of an address does not establish where someone currently lives. This tool does not guarantee current residential or private contact details.
Does a match confirm someone's identity?
No. Public profiles and matching names are research leads. Check the original evidence and use an independent channel when identity matters.
