Revolutionize your cybersecurity journey with hands-on, gamified challenges and immersive labs to build real-world hacking skills — all at an unbeatable price.

What is Parrot CTFs?

Parrot CTFs is a global community of cybersecurity enthusiasts, ethical hackers, and IT professionals who share a passion for hacking, learning, and collaboration. Our platform offers a range of cybersecurity challenges, vulnerable lab machines, and educational resources to help you develop your hacking skills and knowledge. Join our community today to connect with like-minded individuals, participate in CTF competitions, and grow your cybersecurity expertise in a supportive and engaging environment.


Welcoming Community

From the very beginning in 2021, Parrot CTFs has always been about its community—and that will never change. Our dedicated members have been the key to our growth and success, helping us reach new heights and achieve amazing things over the years.

10,500+

Platform Members

4,000+

Monthly Active Users

15,000+

Social Followers


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Rapidly expanding

From 1 user (the CEO) in 2021 to thousands of users today, the Parrot CTFs community is welcoming every day new members from all around the world.

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Highly varied

Everyone is welcome to join! From all 195 countries around the globe, cybersecurity professionals, pen-testing managers, infosec beginners, sysadmins, engineers, developers, gamers, and the entire global IT community are invited to be part of this space.

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Common goals

Everyone is here for the same purpose: to gain hands-on training that transforms individuals into skilled hackers and ready-to-act cybersecurity professionals. Connect with others like you, share knowledge, and cultivate the hacking mindset that will distinguish you from the rest.

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Fully engaged

Engaging with the Parrot CTF community involves submitting machines, leaving reviews, requesting features, reporting bugs, and asking and answering questions. The community is active, collaborative, and always ready to lend a hand.

WE SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY

At Parrot CTF, we are dedicated to supporting the IT and cybersecurity community. Through CTF competitions, sponsorships, workshops, and educational resources, we foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. We believe that by empowering individuals with the skills and tools they need, we can build a safer and more secure digital future together.


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Community Guidelines

Please be respectful and adhere to our Terms of Service. Together, let’s make Parrot CTFs an amazing community!


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 Athena OS 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 3-7 days.