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How to use TryHackMe

Start and access your first machine!

Task 1: Starting your first machine

On TryHackMe you'll learn by hacking machines
Tasks include machines that will put your knowledge into practice!

Answer the questions below

  1. Start the machine by clicking the "Start Lab Machine" button. This machine is Linux, an operating system that you'll learn more about later! Lets do a quick tutorial.

  2. On your machine (right-hand side), lets list what files and folders there are. We can do this by typing "ls". What is the name of the folder you see?

  3. Like you would open a folder on your Desktop, you can change directory (moving folders) by typing "cd <location>". Move into the folder you just found.

  4. We can see a files content by typing "cat <filename>". List the files in the folder you are in, what is content of the hello.txt file?

  5. When you've finished with the machine in any room, make sure to stop it by clicking the red "Terminate" button. 

Task 2: Next Steps

Now you've managed to start a TryHackMe machine, lets get you hacking - Join a learning path:

Answer the questions below

  1. Read the above and explore TryHackMe!
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How to use TryHackMe

Start and access your first machine!

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Set up your virtual environment

To successfully complete this room, you'll need to set up your virtual environment. This involves starting both your AttackBox (if you're not using your VPN) and Lab Machines, ensuring you're equipped with the necessary tools and access to tackle the challenges ahead.
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On TryHackMe you'll learn by hacking machines
Tasks include machines that will put your knowledge into practice!
Answer the questions below
Start the machine by clicking the "Start Lab Machine" button. This machine is Linux, an operating system that you'll learn more about later! Lets do a quick tutorial.

On your machine (right-hand side), lets list what files and folders there are. We can do this by typing "ls". What is the name of the folder you see?

Like you would open a folder on your Desktop, you can change directory (moving folders) by typing "cd <location>". Move into the folder you just found.

We can see a files content by typing "cat <filename>". List the files in the folder you are in, what is content of the hello.txt file?

When you've finished with the machine in any room, make sure to stop it by clicking the red "Terminate" button. 

Now you've managed to start a TryHackMe machine, lets get you hacking - Join a learning path:
Answer the questions below
Read the above and explore TryHackMe!