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Getting Started

Learn the basics of ScoreKeep and how to set up your account to start tracking your board game collection and plays.

Creating Your Account

Getting started with ScoreKeep is quick and easy:

  1. Click "Get started free" on the homepage
  2. Enter your name, email address, and create a strong password
  3. Check your email for a verification link
  4. Click the link to verify your email and activate your account

Password requirements: Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

First Steps

Once your account is created, here's what to do next:

1. Add Your First Game

Navigate to the Games page from your dashboard and click "Add Game". You can search BoardGameGeek's database to automatically add games with all their details, or add custom entries for games not in the database.

2. Create Your Family (Optional)

If you want to share your collection and track plays with family members, go to the Family page and create your family. You can then invite members by email or add offline members (like young children) who don't need their own accounts.

3. Log Your First Game Session

After playing a game, use the "Add Session" button to log who played and who won. This takes less than a minute and starts building your statistics.

Understanding Your Dashboard

Your dashboard is your central hub for all ScoreKeep activities:

  • Overview: See your total games, sessions played, and quick stats
  • Games: Manage your collection, add new games, and view game-specific statistics
  • Sessions: Log new plays and view your play history
  • Family: Manage family members, invitations, and offline players
  • Competitions: Create and track family competitions
  • Profile: Update your account settings and preferences

Installing as a Mobile App

ScoreKeep works great as a web app, but you can also install it on your home screen for quick access:

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  1. Open ScoreKeep in Safari
  2. Tap the Share button
  3. Tap "Add to Home Screen"
  4. Tap "Add"

Android

  1. Open ScoreKeep in Chrome
  2. Tap the menu (three dots)
  3. Tap "Add to Home screen"
  4. Tap "Add"

See our detailed installation guide for more information.

Quick Tips

  • Start small - add just a few favourite games to begin with
  • Log sessions immediately after playing while the details are fresh
  • Invite family members early so you can all contribute to the collection
  • Use offline members for children who don't need their own accounts
  • Check out competitions once you have a few sessions logged

Next Steps

Now that you're set up, explore these guides to learn more:

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