Grow your ethical hacking skills with Parrot CTFs

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Dive into the exciting world of ethical hacking! Our platform is your gateway to mastering cybersecurity through engaging Capture the Flag challenges. Whether you’re new to penetration testing or a seasoned pro, we’ve got something for everyone. It’s all about learning, growing, and enhancing your skills in a user-friendly environment, created by seasoned professionals just for you

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CAPTURE THE FLAGS THAT ARE ENGAGING

Why you should SIGN UP?

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Our capture the flag challenges are designed for Developers, Red Team Specialists, System Engineers, Bug Hunters and many more, aiming to enhance their proficiency in offensive security.

We endeavor to produce the most realistic Capture The Flag challenges, demonstrating actual attack scenarios experienced in the real world.

Parrot CTFs challenges are crafted to be immersive and enjoyable. We offer a diverse array of vulnerable labs suitable for all proficiency levels, catering to beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced users. Additionally, we provide Lab Machines focusing on specific subjects, including Web Application Hacking, API Hacking, Network Penetration Testing and more!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Testimonials from our users

“Parrot CTFs takes a no bullshit approach to ctfs. They provide real world scenarios with realistic vulnerabilities for a reasonable price.”
SonicLiquid
“Parrot CTFs is a good platform because it differs from other popular platforms with much less CTF-focused and much more realistic challenges.”
Balgogan
“Cybersecurity requires a lot of hands on training and I've found a platform that gives me the just that. Through the various boxes simulating diverse attacks scenario I've not only learned but grown in my field”
Musyoka
“I absolutely love ParrotCTF! The challenges are well-designed, covering a range of topics from beginner to advanced.”
Angrybird
“Great platform with up to date boxes”
Cheshire
“I've been using Parrot-CTF to sharpen my skills in offensive cybersecurity, and it's been an incredibly rewarding experience.”
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“Parrot-CTFs was used in my path to successful penetration testing”
Armyspy_1
"After finishing almost all the free machines I can say that I really liked the enumeration part, it has helped me to understand a little better that this is the most important part of a pentest."
Madcore
"I've been honing my offensive security skills with Parrot-CTF, and it's been a game-changer."
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PARROT CTFs ACADEMY

Learn and practice your skills

Explore a diverse array of hacking courses with Parrot CTFs, suitable for everyone! Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an advanced hacker looking to sharpen your skills in ethical hacking and cybersecurity, we have the perfect course waiting for you. Made by professionals for professionals

We offer specialized courses tailored to your interests! Dive deep into topics like web application hacking, api hacking, network penetration, and beyond, to enhance your skills in these specific areas of cybersecurity.

Academy

Ready to dive into our world of Capture The Flags? You’ll need a Parrot CTFs account to get started. Don’t have one? No worries! Sign up for a free account and join the fun. Once you’re in, just hit the button below. And guess what? It’s open to all CTF enthusiasts, premium member or not!

TRUSTED BY UNIVERSITES, STUDENTS AND COMPANIES WORLDWIDE

Our players attend these companies and universities

Clemson University
Clemson University
Western Governors University
Western Governors University
OWASP FOUNDATION
OWASP FOUNDATION
Air University
Air University
New York University
New York University
Turku University
Turku University

EMBEDED HACKING MACHINES

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Embeded Machines

Our hacking virtual machines come pre-loaded with all the tools needed for hacking on our platform without the need of your own machine. You can access them from any device and they are always up to date with the latest tools and software. You can also use your own machine if you prefer. Our hacking virtual machines are available for all users, even if you are not a premium member. They are powered by Athena OS a security focused Linux distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions


Parrot CTFs is an advanced cyber security education platform and Capture The Flag provider. We offer a variety of cybersecurity challenges and vulnerable lab machines for individuals and teams to test and improve their cybersecurity skills. CTF players can find a range of challenges in categories such as web security, active directory, cryptography, and forensics. Each challenge includes a description and hints for how to complete it, as well as the necessary tools and resources.

Parrot CTFs is not free to use we have a trial account after which VIP costs $8.00 USD monthly.

Using Kali Linux or Parrot OS will be sufficient enough to use our platform. If you are unsure of what tools are needed by upgrading your account you can have access to our Hack Boxes. Hack Boxes are pre loaded with all the tools needed to hack on our platform without the need of your own machine. You can access them from any device and they are always up to date with the latest tools and software. You can also use your own machine if you prefer. Our Hack Boxes are available for all users, even if you are not a premium member. They are powered by BlackBuntu a security focused Linux distribution.

You can apply a promotional code in the billing portal after you have signed up for an account. There is a vouchers tab that can be used, alternatively you can enter the promotion code at checkout.

There are new capture the flag, vulnerable lab machines, and challenges every 3-4 days.