> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.scoreholio.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.scoreholio.com/run-a-tournament/create.md).

# Creating a Tournament

We know running a tournament can be stressful and difficult. Scoreholio strives to take all the burden off your shoulders and let us do the heavy lifting.

## Quick Start Guide

1. Click on the blue Run a Tournament Tab
2. Login with your email and password
3. Click on Create a Tournament
4. Choose your [Tournament Format](/tournament/tournament-formats.md) and [Team Generation](/tournament/team-generation.md)
5. Choose your Tournament settings 
6. Enable [Pre-registration and Pre-Pay](/adding-teams/preg.md) if needed. 
7. Click Create Tournament

{% hint style="info" %}
You can have a different email for your Organizer account than your Player Profile. If you have more than one admin you are able to share the email and password. 
{% endhint %}

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## Info Buttons

We at Scoreholio add a lot of features and they can be confusing. Use the info buttons to learn more about some of the awesome features we have in the app:\ <br>

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