> 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 This guide will help you get from zero to your first RivalRyze Challenge. There are two main ways to get started: * **As a player** — connect your accounts, join a Guild, and compete. * **As a community host** — create a Guild, add RivalRyze to Discord, and launch a Challenge for your members. ## 1. Create your RivalRyze account Go to: [app.rivalryze.com](https://app.rivalryze.com) Create an account using one of the available sign-in options. Most community users connect Discord because RivalRyze is built around Guilds, communities, leaderboards, and Discord activity. After signing in, you will be able to access your profile, connected accounts, Guilds, Challenges, wallet, and leaderboards. ## 2. Connect your accounts RivalRyze needs verified activity to track progress and update leaderboards. Open your account settings and connect the platforms you want RivalRyze to track. Depending on availability, supported connections may include: * **Discord** — Guilds, community identity, server features, and Discord App/Bot functionality. * **Steam** — game library, achievements, play activity, and completion progress where supported. * **PlayStation** — trophies and progress where supported. * **Xbox** — achievements, gamerscore, and progress where supported. * **Battle.net** — supported Blizzard game data where available. * **Riot / Valorant** — supported Riot activity where available. > \[!TIP] The more accounts you connect, the more Challenges, leaderboards, and Guild features you can participate in. ## 3. Explore your profile and stats Once your accounts are connected, RivalRyze can begin syncing supported activity. Your profile may show: * Connected platforms * Game library * Achievements or trophies * Stats and progress * Guild memberships * Challenge history * Leaderboard standings This profile becomes your competitive identity across RivalRyze. ## 4. Join a Guild A **Guild** is a community on RivalRyze. Guilds can be tied to Discord servers, friend groups, clans, creator communities, achievement groups, or game-specific communities. Inside a Guild, you can: * View member standings * Join Guild Challenges * Track community activity * Compare progress * See leaderboards * Participate in recurring events To get started, browse available Guilds or join one through an invite from a community host. ## 5. Join your first Challenge A **Challenge** is a contest built around a verified objective. To join one: 1. Open the Challenges area or visit a Guild with active Challenges. 2. Choose a Challenge that matches your connected accounts and interests. 3. Review the objective, rules, timeframe, participants, and rewards. 4. Join the Challenge. 5. Keep playing normally. RivalRyze will track supported activity in the background and update the leaderboard automatically. ## 6. Track your progress Once you join a Challenge, RivalRyze does the tracking. Depending on the Challenge, your progress may update through: * Achievement unlocks * Trophy progress * Completion progress * Game stats * Milestones * Activity events * Supported platform data You can follow your progress through the Challenge page, leaderboard, Guild page, and supported Discord updates. ## 7. Create your own Challenge You can also host a Challenge. A Challenge usually follows this format: **Whoever does \[X] within \[Y] wins \[Z].** Examples: * Whoever unlocks the most achievements this week wins. * Whoever completes this milestone first wins. * Whoever earns the most points during the weekend wins. * Whoever climbs highest on the Guild leaderboard wins. * Whoever completes the bounty first wins. When creating a Challenge, you may configure: * Game or activity type * Challenge mode * Objective * Start and end time * Access settings * Participants or Guild eligibility * Scoring rules * Gems, rewards, roles, or prizes Once the Challenge is live, RivalRyze verifies supported activity and updates progress automatically. ## 8. Add RivalRyze to your Discord server Running a gaming community? RivalRyze can help turn your Discord server into a competition hub. With the RivalRyze Discord App/Bot, your community can use: * Guild leaderboards * Challenge updates * Activity feeds * Winner announcements * Community contests * Member progress updates * Rewards, roles, and recognition To get started, visit: [Guilds / Discord setup](https://www.rivalryze.com/guilds/about) From there, you can add RivalRyze to your Discord server, create a Guild, and launch your first community Challenge. ## 9. Launch your first community Challenge For community hosts, the fastest path is: 1. Add RivalRyze to Discord. 2. Create or connect your Guild. 3. Choose a starter Challenge template. 4. Invite members to connect accounts. 5. Launch the Challenge. 6. Let RivalRyze track progress and update the leaderboard. Good starter Challenge ideas: * Most achievements unlocked this week * First to complete a milestone * Most progress in a live-service event * Weekly Guild leaderboard race * Community bounty * Achievement race * Guild vs. Guild challenge > \[!TIP] Start with a simple Challenge. The goal is to get members connected, competing, and checking the leaderboard. ## What to do next * Connect more accounts so RivalRyze can track more activity. * Join a Guild that matches your games or community. * Enter a Challenge and follow the leaderboard. * Create a Challenge for your friends or community. * Add RivalRyze to Discord if you run a server. * Invite members to connect accounts and compete. ## Need help? Have questions or want help setting up your first Guild or Challenge? Visit: [Guilds / Discord setup](https://www.rivalryze.com/guilds/about) Or contact the RivalRyze team through the app or Discord community. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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