📋 Overview

All hackathons and competitions on UptoSkills require you to be part of a team even if you are alone for our system to work perfectly. This guide will walk you through creating your own team or joining an existing one.

🎯 Understanding Team Requirements

Before you start, check your event's team requirements:

• Team Size: Most events require 1-5 members (depends on the event)
• Solo Participation: Some events allow individual participation but team creation is mandatory
• Team Leader: The person who creates the team becomes the team leader
• Registration: You must be registered for the event before creating/joining a team

✨ Option 1: Create Your Own Team

Step 1: Navigate to My Competitions pagez

1. Go to your Registered Competitions page
2. Find the event you participated in
3. Click the "Create/Join Team" button on the event card

Step 2: Create Team

1. Click "Create Team" button
2. Enter your Team Name (make it unique and memorable!)
3. Click "Create My Team" to confirm

🎉 Congratulations! You're now the team leader.

Step 3: Invite Team Members

You have three ways to invite members:

Method 1: Direct Invitation

• Enter the Email of your teammate
• Click "Send Invitation"
• They'll receive a notification to accept
• Please note: For direct Invitation to work they must be registered on the event.

Method 2: Share Invite Link

• Click "Generate Invite Link"
• Copy the link and share it with your teammates
• Anyone with the link can join (until team is full)

Method 3: Accept Join Requests

• Other participants can request to join your team
• You'll see pending requests in the "Join Requests" tab
• Click "Accept" or "Reject" for each request

🤝 Option 2: Join an Existing Team

Step 1: Browse Available Teams

1. Go to "Create/Join Team" for your event
2. Click on "Join Team" tab
3. Browse the list of teams looking for members

Step 2: Request to Join

1. Find a team that interests you
2. Click "Request to Join"
3. Wait for the team leader to accept your request

Step 3: Join via Invite Link

If someone shared an invite link with you:

1. Click the invite link
2. You'll be redirected to the team page
3. Click "Join Team" to confirm
4. You're in! 🎊

👥 Managing Your Team

As Team Leader:

• ✅ Add/Remove Members: Manage your team roster
• ✅ Accept Join Requests: Review and approve requests
• ✅ Update Team Name: Change team name if needed

As Team Member:

• ✅ View Team Details: See all team members

⚠️ Important Rules

Team Formation Rules:

1. One Team Per Event: You can only be in one team per event
2. Registration Required: All team members must be registered for the event
3. Team Size Limits: Respect the minimum and maximum team size
4. Deadline: Teams must be formed before the event deadline

🔧 Troubleshooting

"Invite Link Not Working"

Possible reasons:

• Link has expired
• Team is already full
• You're already in another team

Solution: Contact the team leader for a new link

"Can't Find Team to Join"

Possible reasons:

• All teams are full
• No teams are actively recruiting
• Event hasn't started team formation

Solution: Create your own team or wait for new teams

💡 Pro Tips

For Team Leaders:

1. Choose a Clear Team Name: Make it easy to identify
2. Set Expectations: Discuss roles and responsibilities early
3. Communicate Regularly: Use our inbuilt Chat System
4. Verify Skills: Ensure team has diverse skill sets
5. Plan Ahead: Don't wait until the last minute

For Team Members:

1. Be Active: Respond to invitations promptly
2. Show Commitment: Only join if you can participate fully
3. Communicate: Keep your team updated on your progress
4. Respect Deadlines: Submit your work on time
5. Be a Team Player: Collaborate and support each other