Organize findings in a spreadsheet or note-taking app (Obsidian/Notion):
A craftsman is only as good as their tools. In Bug Bounty, your environment is everything. Most hunters use Linux (specifically Kali Linux, Parrot OS, or BlackArch). bug bounty tutorial
Before writing a single line of code or scanning a domain, understand the rules. Organize findings in a spreadsheet or note-taking app
Find a small bug on a live VDP (like Internet Bug Bounty or a company's own VDP). Submit a report. Even if marked "informative" or "duplicate," the feedback is gold. Before writing a single line of code or
| Mistake | Consequence | Fix | |---------|-------------|-----| | Ignoring scope | Banned from platform | Read policy twice | | No recon – only automated scans | Finding only duplicated low-hanging fruits | Spend 70% time on recon | | Reporting on production without care | Crashing site | Test in staging if available; if not, be gentle | | Not validating duplicates | Wasted triager time | Use platform’s “search existing reports” | | Quitting too early | No bounty | First bounty often takes 50-100 hours |