How to Complete Your PCI Scan

Step-by-Step Guide on Completing Your PCI Scan.

Step 1: Launch the PCI Scan

1. Log in to PCI Apply.
2. Click Continue to move forward.
3. Find Your IP Address (Before Starting the Scan)
   To complete your PCI scan, you’ll need your public IP address. If you don’t know it, follow these steps:
   
   Go to WhatIsMyIP or search "What’s my IP address?" on Google.
   Copy the IPv4 address displayed (usually in the format 192.168.X.X).
   Keep this handy—you’ll need it in Step 2.

Step 2: Add Your IP Address

1. Click Manage Scan Targets.
2. In the input box, enter your IP address.
3. Scroll down and click Add.
4. A pop-up will appear asking for confirmation.
   • Check "I confirm that I have permission to launch scans against these scan targets."
   • Click Continue.
5. Your IP address will now appear in the IP Address/Domain Name Pool.
6. Click Return to Network Scan Summary.

Step 3: Start the Scan

1. Back on the summary screen, click Launch Scan.
2. A pop-up will appear with your IP address(es).
3. Select the IP address you want to scan and click Launch Scan.
4. A confirmation pop-up will appear stating:
   • "Scans may take five days or more to process."
   • Click OK to proceed.

Step 4: Schedule Automatic Scans (Recommended)

1. Click Create Schedule.
2. A scheduling window will open.
3. Select the IP address you want to use and click Next.
4. Choose Quarterly Scan (recommended for PCI compliance).
5. The system will display your next five scheduled scan dates.
6. Click Submit.
7. You will see a confirmation message showing the next scheduled scan date.

💡 At this point, you can log out. You will receive an email notification once the scan is complete.

Step 5: Check Your Scan Results

1. Log back in once you receive the email confirming the scan is complete.
2. Click Continue to proceed.
3. On the Network Scan Summary page, check if the scan passed.
4. If passed, click Submit ASV Compliance.

Step 6: Attest to ASV Compliance

1. A pop-up will appear asking about load balancing.
   • Select the appropriate response:
     • No load balancers
     • Identical configurations across load-balanced servers
     • Non-identical load balancer configurations
2. Scroll down, check "I attest to the scope", and click Next.
3. On the next screen, confirm your contact information (update if needed).
4. Click Submit.

⏳ Allow 1–2 business days for the review.

Step 7: Final Review & Sign-Off

1. Log back in after 1–2 business days.
2. Click Continue to proceed.
3. On the Review & Sign page:
   • All required fields should be pre-filled.
   • Scroll to the bottom, enter your Name & Title.
   • Click Submit.

🎉 Your PCI Compliance is now complete!

Step 8: Download Your PCI Certificate

1. After submitting, go to the Document List section.
2. Download your PCI Certificate (if needed).
3. On the Summary Page, you will now see that you are PCI compliant with the next renewal date.

✅ PCI Compliance must be renewed annually. Be sure to revisit the portal when your renewal is due.

Need Help? Contact Paystri Support

📞 Phone: (978) 744-9090
📧 Email: service@paystri.com

You're all set! If you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. 🚀