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Getting Started

Follow the steps in this guide to set up your Dreadnode account and complete our gamified onboarding process. Once you're finished, you'll have completed your first Challenge. Let’s get started!

Create Your Account and Find Your API Key#

Setting up your Dreadnode account is quick and easy:

  1. Navigate to https://crucible.dreadnode.io/ and select Enter in the top right corner.
  2. Toggle the Sign Up option and sign up with Google, Github, or your email.
  3. Enter a password and select Sign Up.

Now that you have your account set up, find your API key.

Your API key tracks all your activities on the Dreadnode Platform. You'll need it to access and use the Platform's tools.

  1. In the navigation bar, select Account or your username and email in the bottom right corner.
  2. In the Basic Info section, you’ll find your API key.

Complete Your First Challenges#

The best way to familiarize yourself with the Dreadnode Platform is to complete your first Crucible Challenges.

View our available tutorials to guide you. We’re excited to see what you’ll create with Dreadnode!