To register for , you must successfully complete a "sorting" confirmation question, which is designed to prevent bot registrations. Many users find this specific step confusing because it requires dragging specific items into the correct categories. How to Complete the Registration Question

If you are seeing the error "you have incorrectly sorted the items to the correct list", follow these steps: Understand the Format

: You will typically be presented with two columns or "lists." You must drag the various items shown into the correct list based on the prompt provided. Categories : Common categories include distinguishing between game-related terms hardware components The "Long Piece" Requirement

: Ensure every single item is assigned to a list. If even one item is left in the "middle" or is incorrectly sorted, the registration will fail. Troubleshooting

: If the sorting UI isn't working, users often find success by: Disabling Ad Blockers

: Ad-blocking extensions can break the drag-and-drop script used for the question. Trying a Different Browser

: Some browsers handle the sorting interface better than others (e.g., trying Chrome if Firefox fails). General Site Usage Tips

Once you successfully register, keep these community standards in mind to avoid being banned: Search First : Use the game's Steam AppID in the search bar to find the specific thread for a game. Read the Megathread : For a deeper dive into site mechanics, consult the section of the PiratedGames Megathread on Reddit. Formatting Matters

: When asking for help, provide the game name, site of origin, and your system specs to get a useful response. Are you having trouble with a specific set of items to sort, or is the interface not letting you drag them at all? AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

Why Does CS.RIN.RU Have a "Secret" Question?

Before we give you the answer, it is crucial to understand why the forum has this gatekeeping mechanism. CS.RIN.RU is not a typical website.

  1. Anti-Bot Defense: The Russian internet sector faces millions of spam bot registration attempts daily. The question filters out automated scripts.
  2. Anti-Leech Culture: The administration wants to ensure that only users with a basic understanding of the scene (Steam, DRM, Goldberg emulators) join. If you cannot answer the question, you are not ready for the technical complexity of the forum.
  3. Legal Hiding: By requiring specific knowledge to register, they create a minor legal barrier to prove the site is not intended for the "general public" scanning for pirated content.

Cheat Sheet Summary (Save this table)

| If you see this question... | Type this exact answer... | | :--- | :--- | | Forum software? | IP.Board | | Green emulator? | GreenLuma | | Goldberg or ...? | Goldberg | | Owner's name? | Revan | | Steam App ID for [Game]? | [Search SteamDB] | | What is the main file host? | MultiUp |

Step 2: The Google Search Trick (Do not search on the forum, you can't access it yet!)

Open a new incognito tab and type: site:cs.rin.ru "Half-Life 2" AppID

Or simply: Half-Life 2 steam app id

The Classic "Top" Question

The most common question that drives users to search for "Top" is:

"Что написано в самом верху этой страницы?" Translation: "What is written at the very top of this page?"

The Trap: If you are looking at the registration page, the top of the registration page usually says "CS.RIN.RU" or "Регистрация." Entering that will fail.

The Solution: Click the link provided in the question (usually a hyperlink to a specific forum thread or an informational page like csrin[dot]ru/index.php?page=1). On that target page, look at the very top. It is often a text string like:

The Correct Answer (as of 2025): For the majority of "Top" variations, the correct answer is simply: Forum or CS.RIN.RU Forum (case-sensitive based on the source). However, always refresh the target page, as the admin changes it seasonally.

Step 5: The Final Submission