How to Register or Log In to Hack64

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Hack64 is a forum-based site for Nintendo 64 ROM hacking, and it uses a standard username-and-password account system. You can log in from the site's main page with an existing account, or create one through the Register link if you don't have one yet. The login form also includes a "Lost Password?" option and a "Remember me" checkbox.

Logging In to Hack64

The login form appears directly on the Hack64 homepage. To sign in:

  1. Enter your Username in the first field.
  2. Enter your Password in the second field.
  3. Optionally check Remember me to stay logged in on that device.
  4. Submit the form to log in.

If you've forgotten your password, use the Lost Password? link next to the form to start the recovery process.

Registering a New Account

The homepage lists Register alongside Login, which is where new accounts are created. The site's visible content doesn't describe the registration form fields or any approval steps, so the exact requirements (email confirmation, captcha, moderation queue, etc.) aren't documented in the available material. Expect a typical forum signup: choose a username, set a password, and provide whatever contact details the form requests.

What You Get Once Signed In

An account lets you participate rather than just read. The forum is organized into these sections:

Section What it covers
Announcements Site news, including the Hack64 Discord server announcement
ROM of the Month A rotating featured ROM, with a linked RotM Wiki
ROM Hacking & Programming General hacking help, plus sub-forums for Help Wanted and Mario Kart 64
Super Mario 64 SM64 hacking, with sub-forums for SM64 Projects and SM64 Troubleshooting
General Discussion Off-topic conversation
Archive Locked or retired threads

Logged-in members are also listed in the "Who's Online" panel, which shows how many members and guests are active.

Common Snags

  • Guest browsing is limited. The online panel shows mostly guests, so a lot of the site is readable without an account — but posting, and anything tied to your profile, requires logging in.
  • Old threads stay visible. Some boards show last-post dates years apart, so check the date before replying to something stale.
  • Password recovery depends on your account's contact info. If you registered with an address you no longer use, the "Lost Password?" flow may not reach you.

If your goal is just to read ROM hacking threads, you likely don't need an account at all. Register when you want to post, reply, or take part in the Discord community the announcements board points to.