Quick Start Guide for Hosts

As a host, you can create and manage tournaments for your organization. This guide will walk you through creating your first tournament.

Host Responsibilities

As a host, you can:

• Create and manage tournaments
• Manage teams and players
• Schedule and manage matches
• Customize your host's public pages
• Configure host settings and branding

Getting Started

Step 1: Access Your Host Dashboard

1. Navigate to your host's admin page: /{your-host-slug}/admin
2. You'll see your host dashboard with quick links

Step 2: Create Your First Tournament

1. Click "Tournaments" in the sidebar or dashboard
2. Click "Create New Tournament"
3. Fill in the tournament information:
   • Name: Tournament name (e.g., "Spring Split 2024")
   • Slug: URL-friendly identifier (e.g., "spring-split-2024")
   • Start Date: When the tournament begins
   • End Date: When the tournament ends
   • Region: Tournament region (e.g., "NA", "EUW")
   • Timezone: Tournament timezone
4. Click "Create Tournament"

Step 3: Create Tournament Stages

After creating a tournament, you'll need to create stages:

1. Open your tournament
2. Go to the "Stages" tab
3. Click "Create Stage"
4. Configure the stage:
   • Name: Stage name (e.g., "Regular Season")
   • Type: Round Robin, Bracket, or Swiss
   • Best Of: 1, 3, 5, or 7
   • Match Times: When matches are scheduled
5. Click "Create Stage"

See Creating Tournament Stages for detailed instructions.

Step 4: Register Teams

Teams need to register for your tournament:

1. Go to "Teams" in your host dashboard
2. Teams can register through the public page or you can add them manually
3. Once registered, teams appear in your tournament's team list

See Team Registration for more details.

Step 5: Generate Matches

Once you have teams and stages:

1. Open your tournament
2. Go to the "Stages" tab
3. Click "Generate Matches" for a stage
4. Matches are automatically created based on the stage type
5. Games are automatically created for each match

See Match Generation for more details.

Common Host Tasks

Managing Tournaments

• View All Tournaments: Host Dashboard → Tournaments
• Edit Tournament: Click on tournament → Edit
• Manage Stages: Tournament → Stages tab
• View Matches: Tournament → Matches tab

Managing Teams

• View All Teams: Host Dashboard → Teams
• Create Team: Click "Create Team"
• Manage Team Rosters: Team → Roster tab

Managing Matches

• View All Matches: Tournament → Matches tab
• Schedule Matches: Edit match → Set date/time
• Import Games: Match → Expand → Import Game

Customizing Your Host

You can customize your host's appearance:

1. Go to Settings → Theme Customization
2. Configure colors, layouts, and content visibility
3. Customize public pages (Landing, Tournaments, Teams, Matches)
4. Upload logos and set branding

See Host Customization for detailed instructions.

Next Steps

Now that you've created your first tournament, you can:

• Learn about Tournament Management
• Set up Match Management
• Configure Host Settings

Tips for Hosts

1. Plan Your Stages: Think about your tournament structure before creating stages
2. Set Clear Dates: Make sure tournament dates are accurate
3. Communicate with Teams: Use messaging to keep teams informed
4. Monitor Matches: Regularly check match status and import games promptly
5. Customize Your Brand: Make your host pages reflect your organization

Need Help?

• Check the Host Management section
• Review Tournament Management guides
• Contact support if you need assistance

Good luck with your tournaments!