About
Fetch the Flag is Snyk's annual CTF competition. This years' challenges were created by John Hammond and the Snyk Security Research team.
How to find vulnerabilities in CTF challenges with Snyk
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Fetch the FAQ
How can I communicate with other participants and/or contact support?
Join our Discord community and access the CTF channel by navigating to #snyk-directory, click the golf flag, and join #snyk-ctf. You can contact the John Hammond and Snyk team in case technical difficulties arise. You can also connect with other participants and find team members.
Having trouble logging into the CTFd platform?
If you haven't already, register for Fetch the Flag CTF. You will receive an email with your login credentials. If you cannot find your login credentials, go to “Login,” use the email you registered for the CTF with, and hit “Forgot password.” If you still need help, reach out on Discord.
I participated in the CTF 101 Workshop. Do I use the same login for Fetch the Flag CTF? No, the CTF 101 Workshop platform is separate, so the login credentials will not transfer. Login credentials for Fetch the Flag CTF have been sent out to the email used to register for Fetch the Flag CTF with the subject line 'Message from Fetch the Flag'.
How do I change my username and/or password?
Navigate to 'Settings' and in the 'Profile' section, find your current username and update it to your preferred new username. To change your password, enter your current password into the 'Current Password' field, and enter your new password into the 'Password' field. Click submit to save your changes.
How do I create a team?
After you log in to your account, click 'Create team'. Your team can have up to 5 people. To invite others to join your team, share your team credentials.
Can I participate in the CTF as an individual player?
Yes, you can play the CTF individually, but teams are highly encouraged!
How long does this CTF last?
Fetch the Flag CTF starts on October 27 at 9:00 a.m. ET and ends October 28 at 9:00 a.m. ET. You're welcome to play for as long or as little as you'd like — whether that's 30 minutes or 24 hours!
How do I win prizes?
The top 3 teams will win prizes. You can check the Scoreboard to see the team rankings. We will contact winning teams by email after the event to distribute prizes. Read the prizes terms & conditions here.
What are the prizes?
First, second, and third place teams will win a Nintendo Switch for each player on the team.
Will solutions be available after the CTF?
Yes! We will be sharing solutions in the weeks following the CTF via the Snyk blog. If you want to share your own solutions, tweet at us @snyksec.