TryHackMe Tutorial Room – Your First Step in Cybersecurity Training
TryHackMe Tutorial Room – Your First Step in Cybersecurity Training
New to cybersecurity? The TryHackMe Tutorial Room is your ideal starting point. It walks you through the basics of how the platform works and introduces hands-on hacking in the safest, most structured way.
This guide covers everything you’ll do in the TryHackMe Tutorial Room, from understanding rooms to deploying your first virtual machine and earning your first flag.
What Is the Tutorial Room?
The Tutorial Room on TryHackMe is a beginner-friendly lab that explains:
- How rooms work
- How to access learning materials
- How to deploy and interact with virtual machines (VMs)
- Where to find and submit flags
Whether you’re starting a cybersecurity career or just exploring, this room sets the foundation for everything that follows.
Whether you’re pursuing a cybersecurity career or just exploring the field, this room lays a strong foundation for your learning path.
Access the Lab: TryHackMe – Tutorial Room
YouTube Video Walkthrough
Watch this step-by-step walkthrough of the TryHackMe Tutorial Room. Perfect if you prefer visual learning!
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Task 1: Understanding Rooms
Rooms on TryHackMe are virtual environments with educational content and practical challenges. The Tutorial Room introduces this concept by guiding you through reading sections, answering questions, and interacting with simple labs.
✅ Key Point: Rooms often have questions and flags that give you points – these help you climb the TryHackMe leaderboard.
Task 2: Deploying Your First Machine
There are two main ways to interact with TryHackMe virtual machines:
Option 1: AttackBox (Browser-Based)
- Click Start Machine in the “My Machine” tab.
- Wait for the machine to configure (about 1 minute).
- Copy the IP address and open it in the built-in Firefox browser.
- Find and submit the flag displayed on the page.
Option 2: OpenVPN Access
- Connect to TryHackMe via OpenVPN using your downloaded
.ovpnconfig file. - Use the machine’s IP in your personal browser to find the flag.
Flag Example:
flag{connection_verified}
Task 3: What’s Next?
You’ve learned how to:
- Navigate TryHackMe rooms
- Deploy and interact with a machine
- Submit your first flag
Now, explore:
- Guided Pathways (Pre-Security, Complete Beginner, etc.)
- Weekly CTF challenges
- Create your own room with custom content
- Join the TryHackMe Discord community
Final Thoughts
The Tutorial Room is the perfect way to get comfortable with the TryHackMe platform. It’s simple, rewarding, and designed to build confidence from day one.
Special thanks to Mr. Professor for mentorship and motivation in this journey.
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