HackTheBox and LetsDefend Integration Guide
Hack The Box (HTB) has acquired LetsDefend. To streamline your access across platforms, all login and account management will be handled via your HTB Account. This guide explains how this integration affects your accounts, progress, and subscriptions.
How does the acquisition affect my LetsDefend or HTB account?
Going forward, you will use only your HTB Account to log in. Your existing LetsDefend account will be permanently linked to your HTB account, which simplifies the login process and centralizes your user information in one place.
How do I link my LetsDefend account to my HTB account?
The process for linking your accounts depends on whether you use the same email address for both platforms.
If both accounts use the same email address, follow these steps:
Go to the LetsDefend login page.
Click the button labeled "Sign in with Hack The Box".
Your LetsDefend and HTB accounts will be linked automatically.
If the accounts use different email addresses, follow these steps:
Log in to your LetsDefend account using your original credentials.
Navigate to your Profile Settings.
Open the "Link Account" tab.
Click the "Link Hack The Box Account" button to authorize the connection.
How do I register for a new LetsDefend account?
If you do not have an existing LetsDefend account, you can easily register by linking a new or existing HTB account.
To create a new account, follow these steps:
Create a new HTB Account at https://account.hackthebox.com if you do not already have one.
Go to the LetsDefend login page.
Click the button labeled "Sign in with Hack The Box".
A new LetsDefend user will be created and automatically linked to your HTB email address.
Can I still use Google or LinkedIn SSO to sign in to LetsDefend?
You can continue to log in to LetsDefend using your Google or LinkedIn SSO as you usually would. The integration does not disrupt these login methods.
What should I do if I link the wrong accounts by mistake?
Account linking is permanent and cannot be undone from the user's side. If you accidentally linked the wrong accounts, please contact our Technical Support team using our chat bubble or by sending an email to [email protected].
We will be glad to assist you in resolving the issue.
Why is a different email address displaying on the confirmation page?
If you see a different email address on the confirmation page, it usually means you are logged into the wrong account.
To fix this issue, follow these steps:
Click the "Cancel" button on the confirmation page.
Log out of the current account.
Log back in using the account with the correct email address you want to link.
Restart the linking process from the beginning.
Why does my user information or username look different after linking?
When you link your accounts, your user information is automatically synced from your HTB Account. This means that profile details on LetsDefend, such as your name, avatar, email, and username, are updated to match your HTB profile. If your existing username is already taken by another user in the unified system, a new random username may be assigned to you.
How do I update my LetsDefend user information after linking?
Once your accounts are linked, your user information is managed directly from your HTB Account. To update your details, you must make the changes in your HTB Account settings. Any changes made there will be automatically reflected on the LetsDefend platform.
Does my HTB VIP+ subscription grant me access to premium LetsDefend content?
Subscriptions are platform-specific. An HTB VIP+ subscription applies only to the Labs Platform at app.hackthebox.com and doesn't extend to the Academy Platform at academy.hackthebox.com. Therefore, your HTB VIP+ subscription will not transfer to the LetsDefend platform.
To access premium content on LetsDefend, you must maintain a LetsDefend VIP or LetsDefend VIP+ subscription.
Can I delete my LetsDefend account without deleting my HTB account?
Deleting your HTB Account will also automatically delete your linked LetsDefend account. If you have already linked your LetsDefend account with your HTB Account, it is not possible to only delete your LetsDefend account. However, if you have not yet linked your accounts, you can still delete your LetsDefend account independently.
Will I lose my progress after the integration?
You will not lose any of your progress. All of your historical data on LetsDefend will be preserved and will remain associated with your account after the integration.
The following progress items are fully preserved:
Streak points
Scores
Certificates
Badges