Baltimore-hackthebox-knowledgebase/getting_started/create_account.md

# Create a Hack the Box Account

Back in the day you had to hack your way into creating a Hack the Box account but now it's much easier.

1. Go to <https://app.hackthebox.com/invite>
2. Pick a username, enter your email address, set a password, and click "Register"
3. Hack the Box will email you a verification link. Open the email and click "Verify Your Email"

That's all. You now have a Hack the Box account and can start on the labs.

## Optional

Some other useful things you can do to get involved and stay up to date.

- Join our [Hack the Box team](https://app.hackthebox.com/public/teams/overview/145). Message s00ner in our Discord to be added.
- Join the [Hack the Box Discord Server](https://discord.gg/hackthebox). Good for keeping up with Hack the Box and you can get help with labs if you get stuck.
- Join the [Hack the Box Forum](https://forum.hackthebox.com/). Great place to discuss Hack the Box labs.