Introduction to HackerRank Interviews

Last updated: November 18, 2025

HackerRank Interviews is an online platform that helps you participate in live technical interviews. During an interview, you and your interviewer can communicate, write code, and collaborate in real time.

Try the sample link to get familiar with the platform.

Note: Open the interview link in an incognito window or a browser where you are not logged in to a HackerRank account.

Logging into HackerRank Interview

You can access your HackerRank Interview in two ways:

  • From the interview invitation email

  • From a shared interview link

To log in to a HackerRank Interview:

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  1. Open the interview invitation email sent to your registered email address and click Start Interview.

    Or

    Click the shared interview link you received from the hiring company.

  2. Wait while the system automatically checks your browser, window size, and device compatibility. Select See fix if an issue appears to view the recommended solution.

  3. Enter your name in the Join as Candidate field.

  4. Review the Candidate Interview Guidelines displayed on the right side of the screen.

  5. Select Continue to proceed.

  6. Provide the required permissions when prompted:

    • Microphone access: Allows HackerRank to record your audio for transcription.

    • Display access: Enables HackerRank to detect the number of screens you are using.

  7. Click Join Now.

  8. Wait in the HackerRank Lobby until your interviewer admits you to the interview.

Note: If your interviewer disconnects or closes the tab, the system automatically moves you back to the lobby within three minutes.