HackTheBox Workflow

Reference for structuring notes on an HTB machine from initial recon through root, and for producing writeups once the box is eligible for public writeups.

1. Machine Note Structure

One pwnote doc per phase:

01_Recon           — port scan, service enum, initial findings
02_Foothold        — initial access vector and how it was gained
03_PrivEsc         — privilege escalation path
04_Flags           — user.txt / root.txt with timestamps

For multi-target/Pro Labs-style engagements, add a 00_Network_Overview doc and use a topology board to track hosts and pivot paths.

2. Enumeration Checklist