> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://competitions.gitbook.io/competition-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://competitions.gitbook.io/competition-docs/basics/adding-a-competition.md).

# Adding a Competition

#### Creating your first Competition <a href="#creating-your-first-prize" id="creating-your-first-prize"></a>

Begin by going to Competitions - Add new competition

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#### Adding Competition Details <a href="#adding-prize-details" id="adding-prize-details"></a>

1\. Title

2\. Description

3\. Image (Right hand side)

4\. Category > Active Competitions

#### Adding Competition Details <a href="#adding-prize-details" id="adding-prize-details"></a>

Below you can specify the competition details from min/max tickets, start and end date and more. Fill in all that are required. If you wish to run an autodraw you can untick "Live Draw the Winner"

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{% hint style="info" %}
Check “Automatically Generate Ticket Numbers”.
{% endhint %}

This will ensure customers are given random tickets numbers between the specified minimum and maximum number.

Please double check you have inputted the correct information before setting a Competition live

#### Publishing your Competition <a href="#publishing-your-prize" id="publishing-your-prize"></a>

Under the section called “Publish” (top right of the page), click the blue publish button to make the competition live. You can edit the publish time and date to schedule the competition for a later date.

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