# Quick Start

### **1. Create Your Account**

**Sign Up** \
Register and create an account using your email. If you don’t already have an account, you can sign up for free [here.](https://play.checkmate.live/)

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Remember that passwords and emails are case sensitive—ensure you enter them exactly as registered each time you login. Forget? Just reset your password and start again. Do not register more than one account.
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2. **Secure your account or Sync your FIDE ID**

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* **FIDE Sync (Optional):**\
  If you’re a FIDE registered player, sync your FIDE ID here to automatically link your official rating, so you don't trigger the anti-cheat.
* **Secure Your Account:**\
  Enable 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your account.

**2. Explore the Dashboard**\
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Your dashboard is your command centre Quickly access:

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* **Play Now:**\
  Jump straight into an online game against a friend, foe, or the computer.
* **Profile:**\
  Check out your game stats, loot, purchases, games, and tournament results.
* **Leaderboards:**\
  Earn rewards and rank up the Checkmate Ladder.
* **Tournaments & Leagues:**\
  Browse and enter upcoming events.
* **Store:**\
  Personalise your avatar or board, or purchase a pass.
* **Social Hub:**\
  Squad up, challenge friends or foes, and battle in epic modes—your ultimate gaming arena.
* **Broadcasts:**\
  Watch live online matches and  battles under the Tournament tab or stream your game.

You can enter a[ tournament](/introduction/enter-a-tournament.md) after you have played 30 placement games and win some loot and USDC.


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