Create Your First Leaderboard
Follow this step-by-step guide to create your first leaderboard. By the end, you'll have a fully functional leaderboard that you can share with others.
- A TrackScore account (sign up free if you haven't already)
- A clear idea of what you want to track (e.g., game scores, sales performance, class rankings)
- Optional: A list of participants to add to your leaderboard
Step-by-Step Guide
After logging in, you'll be taken to your dashboard. This is your control center where you can manage all your boards.
Dashboard Overview
💡 Pro Tip
You can always return to your dashboard by clicking the TrackScore logo in the top navigation.
Click the "Create New Leaderboard" button. This will open a modal where you can set up your leaderboard.
Board Creation Modal
You'll be asked to provide:
- Board name (e.g., "Weekly Sales Contest")
- Description (optional but recommended)
- Scoring type (points, time, percentage, etc.)
Add the people or teams who will compete on your leaderboard. You have several options:
Add participants one by one using the form
Let people join using a registration link (under development)
Upload CSV or Excel files with participant data for bulk import
Add participants interface
Customize your leaderboard's behavior and appearance:
Scoring Settings
- • Higher scores win vs. Lower scores win
- • Allow ties or use tiebreaker rules
- • Set score limits or ranges
Display Options
- • Show/hide participant photos
- • Number of entries to display
- • Ranking display format
Privacy Settings
- • Public (anyone can view) vs. Private (invite only)
- • Allow public registration
- • Password protection
Scoring Settings Configuration
Test your leaderboard by adding some initial scores. Click the "Add Scores" button. You can always modify these later.
Score Entry Interface
Add Scoring Results to Participants
✅ Best Practice
Add a few test scores to see how your leaderboard looks and behaves before sharing it with participants.
Your leaderboard is ready! Now you can share it with participants and viewers.
Leaderboard Preview
Advanced: Bulk Import from Spreadsheets
For large competitions or when you have existing participant data, you can bulk import participants using CSV or Excel files. This feature is available for premium users and saves significant time when setting up large leaderboards.
What You Can Import
- • Participant names and contact information
- • Team assignments (creates teams automatically)
- • Initial scores for each participant
- • Custom data fields for your specific needs
Import Process
- Click the "Import from Spreadsheet" button
- Upload your CSV or Excel file
- Map columns to leaderboard fields
- Preview and validate your data
- Confirm import to add all participants
💡 Pro Tip
The import feature includes intelligent column mapping that automatically suggests field matches based on your spreadsheet headers, making the process quick and error-free.