What is the purpose of -t?

QuestionsQuestions8 SkillsProBrute Force SSH in HydraOct, 21 2025
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The -t option in the Hydra command specifies the number of parallel tasks (or threads) to run simultaneously during the login attempts. This allows Hydra to perform multiple login attempts at the same time, which can significantly speed up the process of brute-forcing passwords.

For example, if you use -t 4, Hydra will attempt to make 4 login attempts concurrently. Increasing the number of tasks can lead to faster results, but it may also increase the load on the target system and could trigger security measures like account lockouts or IP bans.

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