How to Use and Unlock Hints in AppSecFlag Challenges

Using and Unlocking Hints During Challenge

Step 1: Open a challenge from the CTF challenge list.

Step 2: If you are stuck, click the "Unlock Hint" button.

Step 3: Confirm the hint deduction prompt.

Step 4: View the hint. The cost is deducted from your score if you are in a solo scoring type, or from your team’s score if it is a team scoring type.


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