Setting up your first contest on Contestify is simple. Follow this guide to get started:

Step 1: Start a New Contest

From your dashboard, click “New Contest” to begin.

Step 2: Choose a Template or Start Fresh

• Pick from pre-built templates (e.g., quizzes, hackathons, design challenges).
• Or build your own format from scratch.
  

Step 3: Add the Basics

• Contest name, timeline, rules, and submission requirements.
• Upload visuals like banners, logos, or flyers for branding.
  

Step 4: Define Judging Criteria

• Add judges and assign roles.
• Customize how entries will be scored — points, weights, or votes.
  

Step 5: Publish & Share

Click “Publish” and your contest page goes live instantly. Share it with participants, track submissions, and manage everything in real time.

What happens next:

• Submissions start rolling in.
• Judges are notified and can score in real time.
• Winners are announced and paid automatically.

You track it all from one dashboard.