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Is CTFtime Down?
Real-time status check for CTFtime. See if it's just you or everyone experiencing issues.
About CTFtime
CTFtime is the definitive Capture the Flag competition tracker, listing upcoming events, team rankings, and write-ups from past contests.
Category: Platforms | Website: ctftime.org
What to Do If CTFtime Is Down
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Wait a few minutes and try again. Most outages are resolved within 5-15 minutes.
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Check the official status page or social media accounts for outage announcements.
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Try accessing from a different network, VPN, or device to rule out local issues.
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Clear your browser cache and DNS cache with
ipconfig /flushdns or sudo systemd-resolve --flush-caches.05
Try a different DNS resolver like 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google).
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Check DownDetector for community reports about CTFtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
We attempt to load a resource from CTFtime directly from your browser. If the resource loads successfully, the service is up. If it fails, it may be down or blocking cross-origin requests. This is a client-side check from your location.
Some websites block cross-origin resource loading for security. In these cases, our check may report "unreachable" even though the site is functioning. Try clicking the direct link to verify.
CTFtime is a platforms service. Visit their website at ctftime.org for current pricing and availability information.
The status is checked in real-time each time you visit this page. Click "Recheck Now" to run a fresh check. The result reflects reachability from your current network location.