TryHackMe Welcome Room Walkthrough – Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Introduction:

Hello everyone!
I hope you’re all doing great.

TryHackMe is an incredible online platform that helps you build and improve your cybersecurity skills through interactive learning. Today, I’m excited to walk you through the “Welcome” room on TryHackMe a perfect starting point for beginners.

Access the Lab: TryHackMe | Welcome Room

Watch the Full Walkthrough on YouTube:

Task 1: What Are Rooms?

Rooms on TryHackMe are like virtual classrooms focusing on specific cybersecurity topics. Each room blends theory, hands-on exercises, and questions to help you build practical skills.

Pro Tip: Completing rooms earns you points and helps you climb the leaderboard to see where you stand among other cybersecurity enthusiasts.

No answer needed here, just explore and learn!

Task 2: Deploy Your First Machine

Some rooms require you to get your hands dirty by interacting with real machines. Here’s how to do it:

1. Deploy the machine by clicking “Start Machine” in the task.
2. Wait 1 minute for it to fully configure.
3. Copy the IP address provided.
4. Launch your AttackBox (free users get 1-hour access per day).
5. Paste the IP address into Firefox within the AttackBox.
6. Explore the website on the machine.

Question: What is the flag text shown on the website of the deployed machine?
Answer: flag{connection_verified}

Solution Steps:

1. Connect your OpenVPN or use the built-in AttackBox.
2. Deploy the machine and copy its IP.
3. Paste the IP into the Firefox browser in AttackBox.
4. View the webpage and grab the flag.

Wrapping Up

That’s it for the TryHackMe Welcome Room walkthrough. If you’re just starting your cybersecurity journey, this is an excellent place to begin.

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Happy Hacking!