Hackrate Ethical Hacking Platform Documentation

Welcome to Hackrate — the ethical hacking platform connecting companies with verified security researchers through managed bug bounty programs, VDPs, and PTaaS.

Hackrate is an ethical hacking platform that brings together companies looking to strengthen their security posture and skilled security researchers ready to find real vulnerabilities. Whether you’re a company launching a bug bounty program or a researcher hunting for your next finding, this documentation covers everything you need to get started and succeed on the platform.

I'm a Company

Launch a bug bounty or vulnerability disclosure program, triage reports, and manage your security team.

I'm a Researcher

Join programs, submit vulnerability reports, earn bounties, and build your reputation.

Quick Navigation

Company Quickstart

Get your first bug bounty program live in minutes.

Researcher Quickstart

Find your first program and submit your first report.

Report Statuses

Understand the full 14-state report triage workflow.

Bounty Rewards

Learn how bounty tables, tiers, and payouts work.

What is Hackrate?

Hackrate provides four core services:

Managed Bug Bounty

Crowdsource vulnerability discovery with a global community of ethical hackers and pay only for valid, verified findings.

Vulnerability Disclosure (VDP)

Give researchers a safe, structured channel to report vulnerabilities — even without a cash bounty.

Pentest as a Service

Engage verified security professionals for targeted, time-boxed penetration testing projects.

Integrations

Connect Hackrate to GitHub, Jira, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zapier to fit your existing workflow.