> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.rivalryze.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.rivalryze.com/welcome/quick-start.md). # Quick Start Get started with RivalRyze. Create an account, go through the welcome flow, connect your accounts, join a Guild, and enter or host your first Contest. This guide takes you from zero to your first RivalRyze Contest. There are two ways to get started: * **As a player**: connect your accounts, join a Guild, and compete. * **As a community host**: add RivalRyze to your Discord server and run Contests for your members. ## 1. Create your account Go to [rivalryze.com](https://www.rivalryze.com) and click **Register**. You can: * Click **Sign up with Discord** (fastest, and it links Discord right away), or * Enter a username, email, and password, then click **Register**. Most players sign up with Discord, because Guilds, PlayStation linking, and the welcome reward all need it. See [Creating an Account](/your-account/creating-an-account.md). ## 2. Go through the welcome flow The first time you sign in, a five-step welcome flow opens: 1. **Welcome to RivalRyze.**: a quick intro, with **50 Gems** waiting at the end. 2. **Connect your gaming accounts**: link Discord, then at least one gaming account. 3. **Join a Guild**: join a Guild from one of your Discord servers, or **Skip for now**. 4. **Claim your Reward**: claim **50 Gems** once Discord and a gaming account are connected. 5. **Featured Contest**: a free Contest picked by the RivalRyze team to get you started. {% hint style="success" %} Claim your 50 Gems on step 4 before you click **Finish**. The reward can only be claimed inside the welcome flow. {% endhint %} ## 3. Connect your accounts RivalRyze needs your gaming accounts to track your progress. If you skipped some during the welcome flow, open **Settings → Connections** at any time. | Platform | What RivalRyze tracks | Guide | | ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Discord** | Your identity, Guilds, and Discord connections | [Discord](/connecting-gaming-platforms/discord.md) | | **Steam** | Games, achievements, playtime, and Dota 2 | [Steam](/connecting-gaming-platforms/steam.md) | | **PlayStation Network** | Games and trophies (linked through Discord) | [PlayStation Network](/connecting-gaming-platforms/playstation-network.md) | | **Xbox** | Games, achievements, and Gamerscore | [Xbox](/connecting-gaming-platforms/xbox.md) | | **Riot Games** | League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and Valorant | [Riot Games](/connecting-gaming-platforms/riot.md) | | **Battle.net** | Your Battle.net account | [Battle.net](/connecting-gaming-platforms/battlenet.md) | {% hint style="info" %} Make sure your Steam and PlayStation profiles are public, or RivalRyze can't read your games and achievements. {% endhint %} ## 4. Check your profile Once your accounts sync, your [profile](/your-profile-and-games/your-profile.md) fills in with your global rank, points, achievements, completions, game library, and more. Open it from **Profile** in the sidebar. On the free plan, your stats refresh about every 4 hours. Paid plans refresh more often and let you refresh manually with **Update profile**. See [Subscription Tiers](/your-account/subscription-tiers.md). ## 5. Join a Guild A **Guild** is a RivalRyze community tied to a Discord server. You can join the Guild of any Discord server you're already in that uses RivalRyze. Inside a Guild you can join Guild Contests, climb the Guild leaderboard, and follow community activity. Your **Active Guild** is the Guild shown next to your name and on your profile. Your points count toward every Guild you join, not just your Active Guild. Open **Guilds** in the sidebar to browse. See [Finding a Guild](/guilds/finding-a-guild.md). ## 6. Join your first Contest 1. Open **Contests** in the sidebar, or a Guild with active Contests. 2. Pick a Contest that matches your connected accounts and games. 3. Review the objective, dates, entry fee (if any), and prizes. 4. Join, then keep playing normally. RivalRyze tracks your progress and updates the leaderboard automatically. See [Joining a Contest](/contests/joining-a-contest.md). ## 7. Host your own Contest Click **Create Contest** on the Contests page, or on any game's page. A Contest usually follows this format: **Whoever does \[X] between \[start] and \[end] wins \[Z].** For example: * Most achievement points earned this week. * Most points from fully completed games this month. * Your Guild against other Guilds, with each Guild's top players counting. See [Guild Versus Guild](/contests/guild-vs-guild.md). You choose the Objective Mode, the dates, who can join, any entry fee, and the prizes. See [Hosting Your Own Contest](/contests/hosting-a-contest.md). ## 8. Bring RivalRyze to your Discord server Running a gaming community? Add the RivalRyze bot to your Discord server to get: * Guild leaderboards * Contest announcements and winners * Activity feeds and member progress * Discord roles as rewards Start with [Adding the Bot to Your Server](/for-guild-admins/adding-the-bot.md) and [Initial Setup](/for-guild-admins/initial-setup.md), or open **Bot** in the app's sidebar. For hosts, the fastest path is: 1. Add RivalRyze to your Discord server. 2. Ask your members to sign in with Discord and connect their gaming accounts. 3. Create a **Guild Contest** so only your server's members can join. 4. Let RivalRyze track progress and post updates. {% hint style="success" %} Start simple. A weekly achievement points Battle is a great first Contest: it gets members connected, competing, and checking the leaderboard. {% endhint %} ## Need help? * [Common Issues](/help-and-faq/common-issues.md) * [Contact Support](/help-and-faq/contact-support.md)