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Hack for impact. Get rewarded.

Join a curated community of ethical hackers testing real systems for serious organizations — with clear scopes, fair payouts and genuine recognition.

Why Hunt on BountiFix

A platform built for researchers

We handle scope clarity, triage and payouts — so you can focus on the hunt.

Fair, fast payouts

Severity-based rewards with reward ranges defined upfront. Once a finding is verified, you get paid — transparently.

Clear scopes

Every program states exactly what's in scope and what's rewarded, so you never waste effort guessing.

Safe harbor

We advocate for responsible disclosure and give you procedural clarity, so you can hack with confidence.

Build your reputation

Track your impact and climb the leaderboard. Top researchers unlock private programs and higher tiers.

Real support

Our researcher success team helps clarify scope and escalate stuck reports — you're never left hanging.

Practice sandbox

Sharpen your skills in a safe, dedicated environment before taking on live programs.

Getting Started

From sign-up to first payout

1

Sign up

Create your researcher account on the platform.

2

Get verified

Complete identity and skill-based screening.

3

Pick a program

Browse open programs and choose your targets.

4

Submit & earn

Report findings and get rewarded on verification.

Researcher Code of Conduct

A high-trust space for professionals

What we expect

  • Stay strictly within the program scope
  • Report findings through official channels only
  • Submit clear, reproducible reports
  • Practice responsible disclosure at all times
  • Disclose co-authors on team submissions

What is not tolerated

  • Exploiting vulnerabilities beyond proof of concept
  • Testing assets outside the defined scope
  • Pressuring or extorting client organizations
  • Public disclosure before a fix is in place
  • Accessing or exfiltrating sensitive data
500+Active researchers
$1.2M+Bounties awarded
2,400+Valid findings
<2 hrsAverage triage time

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