# Local Scanning in Existing SCM-Integrated Workspaces

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This functionality is not by default enabled. Contact the Aikido team for more info.
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You can use the Local Scanning functionality directly within SCM-integrated workspaces, i.e. those connected to GitHub, GitLab (self-managed), Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps.

### Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

Before setting up local scanning, ensure the following:

* You are on an **Aikido Pro Plan**.
* **Local scanning functionality is activated** by contacting the Aikido team.

### Local scanning setup <a href="#local-scanning-setup" id="local-scanning-setup"></a>

**Step 1**: Open your existing Aikido workspace (GitHub, GitLab, etc)

**Step 2**: Go to [General Settings](https://app.aikido.dev/settings/account) and click Local Scan Setup

![Workspace Info page with "Local Scan Setup" button highlighted for configuration.](https://3149773201-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyKbzcQGrx7UtrG0nPZZ7%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-01cd4c9caba61da743d533f5901154918d818924%2Fucarecdn-d8070189-404c-42ce-86c1-1b87453e57db.png?alt=media)

**Step 3**: Complete the Local Scanning Setup by downloading the binary and generating a token.

![Local Scanning Setup: Download binary, generate token, and follow instructions for configuration.](https://3149773201-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyKbzcQGrx7UtrG0nPZZ7%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4d5c609019ede7af765deb8a515358070e859172%2Fucarecdn-f8413022-dadc-448b-882b-d8860aee17c3.png?alt=media)


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