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August Mission: MVP Boss Level!

SolarWinds_Worldwide_LLC

Welcome to Our August Mission: MVP Boss Level

Ready to test your skills against the best? Our 2 week August mission features 10 weekday challenges inspired directly by the SolarWinds MVPs of 2026 who power our community.

Gear up to test your memory, research skills, and IT know-how across a mix of SolarWinds product troubleshooting, community culture, and MVP spotlights.

Complete the daily quests to climb the leaderboard, unlock exclusive badges, and score awesome prizes.

How to Participate

Play Daily: Check back every weekday for a new question and MVP challenge.
Use the Clues: Tap into provided resources and hints to uncover the answers.
Earn Points & Badges: Rack up THWACK points with every right answer. Complete the mission to rack up 1,500 total points and claim top placement on the leaderboard!

Mission Rewards & Prizes

Grand Prize: Garmin Forerunner 265 Running Smartwatch on Amazon

First Prize: DJI Mic 2 (1 TX + 1 RX), Wireless Mic with Intelligent Noise Cancelling
Second Prize: Marshall Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black & Brass

Perks & Bragging Rights

Completion Badge: Unlock the exclusive MVP Boss Level badge for your THWACK profile.
Leaderboard Rank: Maximize your 1,500 available mission points to secure your spot at the top.

Ready to play? Hit Press Start to jump into today's challenge and begin your quest!

Start Mission

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Comments

cisherwood

https://thwack.solarwinds.com/discussion/152570/2026-solarwinds-mvps-have-entered-the-chat

Permission Problem

You need the Vanilla.Discussions.View permission to do that.

crwchief6

I just tried it again and I am still getting that permission issue.

mariefab

Does it work this time?

crwchief6

I got the question right by looking elsewhere but just couldn't get to the link to verify.

minfante1

I also get that message, i dont know the answer to q2

crwchief6

Trying to open the link for todays question and I am getting this. Is it just me?

You need the Vanilla.Discussions.View permission to do that.

yellowtj

Well, if you get one wrong, you will no longer be an MVP!

jeremymayfield

As long as I get the questions correct LOL.

ecklerwr1

Awe… I think you'll be ok Jeremy!

ecklerwr1

This is different and I'm glad you all put so much time into recreating the mission system!

mariefab

Thanks. The questions should show up there now!

mariefab

Thanks - the questions should be up there now.

Release Time (12:00 AM Central Time)

• Texas (US Central): 12:00 AM (Midnight) CT
• United Kingdom: 6:00 AM GMT / BST
• Singapore: 1:00 PM SGT

kurtrh

Todays question has not opened yet. It is still saying already answered todays question, but it is still on the first one.

janobi

11.24

vinay.by

:) lol

stuartd

@mariefab and @John.Summers

Is there a timed release for each day's questions?

I ask as I'm an early starter and try to get them out of the way before kicking in to work mode - around 7am. But here we are, almost 08:30

stuartd

Meanwhile, I'm F5'ing the page waiting for today's question to be released 🤣

petergwilson

Well that's a good start. In all the usual Monday madness I forgot to do the first question. Fortunately the US is still in bed so it is still yesterday for them so I got the question done 'in time'.

naveensingh43

Happy August Mission Day! 😎

pattpall

Happy to see a new mission started!

errorqueen

Woohoo! Happy August mission day!

jeremymayfield

This one worries me some, as an MVP if we get them wrong…. Sheesh, the shame…. HA HA HA

vinay.by

Thank you @SolarWinds_Worldwide_LLC

stuartd

And we are off. 😁

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