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

# How to enter

You can access all tournaments from the **left-hand sidebar** within the TradersYard platform:

1. Click on **Tournaments** in the **Challenges** section.
2. This will open the **"All Tournaments"** page, where current, upcoming, and finished tournaments are displayed.
3. Join by clicking on the red button

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4. Afterwards, you can open the TradersYard [Web Platform](https://platform.tradersyard.com/app) and sign in

This will open the TradersYard Web platform, where your tournament account is automatically set up.

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#### Account ID Format

* **Tournament Accounts** begin with: `C-xx-xxxxx`
* **Challenge Accounts** begin with: `TC-xx-xxxxx`

Make sure you select the **correct account ID** when trading.

Note: You can also join through [Desktop & Mobile platfroms](https://docs.tradersyard.com/start-trading)

## Tournament Layout

Each tournament card contains the following information:

| Element                       | Description                                                           |
| ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 🏁 **Status**                 | Shows if the tournament is **Ongoing**, **Upcoming**, or **Finished** |
| 🎁 **Prize**                  | Displays the prize value (e.g., $205K worth of Challenge accounts)    |
| 🗓 **Start & End Date**       | Lists the tournament timeframe in **UTC**                             |
| 👥 **Participants**           | Shows how many users have joined                                      |
| ⏱ **Countdown Timer**         | Visible for ongoing tournaments, indicating how much time is left     |
| 🔘 **Join now / Leaderboard** | Buttons to enter the tournament or view live results                  |

## Tournament Details Page

Clicking on any tournament opens a detailed view where you can:

* See the **top-ranked traders** and their current standings
* Review the **rules and tradable instruments**
* View the **start/end dates**, your **own rank**, and **total P\&L**
* Access the **Leaderboard** and **Rules & Prizes** via dedicated buttons