# Welcome to TryHackMe

## Task 1 Welcome To TryHackMe

### Read the above.

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## Task 2 Connecting to our network

### Download your configuration [file](https://tryhackme.com/access) from the access page.

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## Task 3 Connecting with Windows

1\. [Download](https://swupdate.openvpn.org/community/releases/openvpn-install-2.4.8-I601-Win7.exe) the OpenVPN GUI application.

### Connect to our network on Windows using your OpenVPN configuration file.

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## Task 4 Connecting with MacOS

1. [Download](https://openvpn.net/downloads/openvpn-connect-v2-macos.dmg) OpenVPN for MacOS.

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## Task 5 Connecting with Linux

1. Download OpenVPN by running the following command in your terminal: `sudo apt install openvpn`
2. Locate the full path to your VPN configuration file (download from the access page), normally in your Downloads folder.
3. Use your OpenVPN file with the following command: `sudo openvpn /path-to-file/file-name.ovpn &`

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## Task 6 Using TryHackMe without a VPN

{% embed url="<https://tryhackme.com/my-machine>" %}

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## Task 7 Check you're connected

### What is the flag displayed on the deployed machine's website?

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flag{connection\_verified}
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## Task 8 How To Learn

[Learn Linux](http://tryhackme.com/room/zthlinux) - Learn the basics of using the linux command line

[Learn NMAP](http://tryhackme.com/room/rpnmap) - Learn how to use NMAP to scan infrastructure to probe for weaknesses

[Learn Metasploit](https://tryhackme.com/room/rpmetasploit) - Learn how to use metasploit to enumerate, exploit and maintain persistence on targets

[Learn How The Web Works](https://tryhackme.com/room/webfundamentals) - Understand how the web works before attacking websites

### What is the underlying protocol used by the World Wide Web?

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HTTP
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