Introduction to the Hack The Box Community
Welcome to our community!
Hack The Box is an online platform that allows users to test, train, and enhance their penetration testing skills while exchanging ideas and methodologies with other members of similar interests.
Whether it be from the hundreds of Machines and Challenges we offer on HTB Labs or the Learning Modules we offer on HTB Academy, our content is tailored to provide the highest quality experience for everyone, from novice beginners to the most experienced penetration testers.
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Hack The Box Discord Server
Our Discord server is the central hub for everything cybersecurity-related. If you want to learn more about a certain subject or want to talk to other members about the Machines, Challenges, or Labs you are currently working on, we wholeheartedly encourage you to join the official Hack The Box Discord server and take advantage of the available resources.
Click on the button below to join in on the conversation.
How to Connect Your Discord Account to Hack The Box
To connect your Discord account to your Hack The Box profile, follow these steps:
Navigate to the Security Settings section of your HTB Account Portal.
Scroll down to the Discord Account section.
Click the Connect button.
When the Discord prompt opens, click Authorize to complete the connection.
Once finished, you will see the updated status on your HTB account's Security Settings page.
Connecting your Discord account will automatically sync your HTB username, making it easier for staff and community members to recognize you. It will also display your Hacker Rank on your Discord profile and grant you access to member-only channels on the official HTB Discord server.
Hack The Box Discord Top Channels Breakdown
#general: Chat with everyone about anything. Have fun and talk tech with others.
#boxes: Chat about Machines, new or old, and help each other out with hints.
#announcements: Find all the latest news and updates about HTB.
Serious Discussions: This category contains channels ranging from #binexp-and-re to #careers-and-certifications for deep dives into specific topics.
Hack The Box Discord Roles
Moderators/Admins: Volunteer members of our community who help run the Discord server.
HTB-Staff: Official Hack The Box employees.
Community Contributors: People who have been recognized by the staff team for going out of their way to help others.
Roles: Given based on your platform rank. Rank up and flex your new color.
Red/Blue Team: Gives you access to respective channels, which are joinable via the #welcome channel.
How to Get Help and Support
Platform Issues: If you have an issue with the platform, click the chat bubble in the bottom right corner, and someone from our Technical Support Team will assist you. Please make sure you have your AdBlock Disabled.
Discord Issues: For discord-related matters such as warnings or reports, please send a Direct Message (DM) to any of the online moderators visible in the sidebar. Include as much detail as possible in your initial message.
Discord Bans: If you are looking for Discord Ban Support, please refer to our dedicated article on Discord Bans.
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Hack The Box Code of Conduct
If you navigate to the #rules channel on Discord, you can see a full breakdown of our community rules. In short: be nice to everyone. Our goal is to cultivate a welcoming environment for all members.