FAQ
Do you need my hackernews password? No
Do you need my hackernews email? No
Can i use my hackernews account? Also no
Should i use the same password as on hackernews? I advise against it
So how does it work?
During the registration step, you need to submit your hackernews username. At some point, it will provide you with a random code, which needs to be put in your public about section (can be removed after registration). This code will prove you are in possession of the provided account and will let you register your username on this platform.