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# How to Start Tournament

# How to Start Tournament

Challonge was founded on the idea of easy tournament running, and because of this, we've made it very easy to get your tournament started. Once you have all your participants entered, and you are ready to get your tournament underway, its straight forward on getting going.


| First, go to the "Bracket" tab of your tournament

| Next, click the "Start Tournament" button

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Now, your tournament is ready and you are free to start entering scores!