> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.squid.gg/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get Started

> A fast, role-based setup guide for Squid Academy. Pick your role and follow the first steps.

Welcome! This page gets your school, team, or event moving in **minutes**. Squid Academy is role-based, so choose your role below and follow the checklist.

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  New here? Also see <a href="/introduction/about">About Squid Academy</a> for a high-level overview.
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## What you’ll need

* A **Squid Academy account** (created by your Partner/Reseller or Org Admin).
* The email you’ll use to log in.
* If you’re a parent/guardian in a jurisdiction requiring consent, see <a href="/platform/parental-content-guide">Parental Content Guide</a>.

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## Quick start by role

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  <Card title="Partners" href="/user-guides/partners" icon="building-2">
    Create organizations, assign quotas, enable modules, and monitor usage.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Resellers" href="/user-guides/resellers" icon="briefcase">
    Onboard schools under a Partner, add org admins, and help run setup.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Org Admins" href="/user-guides/org-admins" icon="settings">
    Add teachers & students, create classes, and manage access.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Teachers" href="/user-guides/teachers" icon="chalkboard">
    Assign lessons/modules, grade submissions, and track progress.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Students" href="/user-guides/students" icon="graduation-cap">
    Join your class, complete lessons, submit work, and see scores.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tournament Admins" href="/user-guides/tournament-admins" icon="trophy">
    Configure events, publish schedules, verify results, and resolve disputes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Team Captains" href="/user-guides/team-captains" icon="users">
    Create/manage teams, register for events, and report match scores.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Players" href="/user-guides/players" icon="gamepad-2">
    Join your team, follow schedules, play matches, and submit results.
  </Card>
</Columns>

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## 5-minute setup (everyone)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in">
    Use the email provided by your organization. If you can’t sign in, contact your Org Admin or Reseller.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm your role">
    Your dashboard shows features for your role (Teacher, Student, Admin, etc.). If it looks wrong, ask an Org Admin to adjust your role.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open your workspace">
    • LMS users: open the **Classes** area.\
    • Tournament users: open the **Competitions** area (Teams, Events, Schedules).\
    • Admins: open the **Admin Console** for setup and user management.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Org Admin launch checklist (≈15–20 minutes)

* [ ] **Add Teachers** — create teacher accounts.
* [ ] **Add Students** — import or create students (optionally grouped by class).
* [ ] **Create Classes** — name, assign teacher(s), and select modules/chapters to unlock.
* [ ] **Review Policies/Settings** — branding, quotas, and privacy options in your Admin Console.
* [ ] **Share Access Details** — send login info and the links to the <a href="/user-guides/teachers">Teacher</a> and <a href="/user-guides/students">Student</a> guides.

Helpful references:

* <a href="/user-guides/org-admins">Org Admins guide</a>
* <a href="/platform/terms-and-conditions">Terms & Conditions</a> · <a href="/platform/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a>
* <a href="/platform/your-privacy-rights">Your Privacy Rights</a> · <a href="/platform/privacy-request-form">Privacy Request Form</a>

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## Teacher first steps (≈10 minutes)

* [ ] **Open your Class** → **Add Lesson/Module** → assign to students.
* [ ] **Collect Submissions** and (if needed) **Grade**.
* [ ] **Check Progress** in the class dashboard.
* [ ] **Unlock/Lock Chapters** to pace content.

See the full <a href="/user-guides/teachers">Teachers guide</a>.

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## Student first steps (≈5 minutes)

* [ ] **Sign in** → open **My Classes**.
* [ ] **Start your next Lesson** and complete all steps.
* [ ] **Submit** your work and confirm status shows **Finished/Complete**.
* [ ] **Check Scores/Feedback** once reviewed.

See the full <a href="/user-guides/students">Students guide</a>.

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## Tournaments quick start

**Tournament Admins**

* [ ] Create an **Event** → set rules, eligibility, and format.
* [ ] Open **Registration** and publish **Schedules/Brackets**.
* [ ] **Verify Results** and resolve disputes with evidence when needed.\
  See <a href="/user-guides/tournament-admins">Tournament Admins</a>.

**Team Captains / Players**

* [ ] **Create/Join** a team.
* [ ] **Register** for an event and review match times.
* [ ] After playing, **report scores** (attach proof if requested).\
  See <a href="/user-guides/team-captains">Team Captains</a> and <a href="/user-guides/players">Players</a>.

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## Roles & where they work

| Role                 | Who creates the account        | Where they spend time                        |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------- |
| **Partner**          | Squid / Enterprise agreement   | Admin Console (organizations, quotas)        |
| **Reseller**         | Partner                        | Admin Console (onboarding, user setup)       |
| **Org Admin**        | Partner/Reseller               | Admin Console (users, classes, settings)     |
| **Teacher**          | Org Admin                      | LMS (classes, lessons, grading)              |
| **Student**          | Org Admin                      | LMS (lessons, assignments, results)          |
| **Tournament Admin** | Org Admin/Partner              | Tournaments area (events, results, disputes) |
| **Team Captain**     | Tournament Admin or self-serve | Tournaments area (teams, registrations)      |
| **Player**           | Captain/Admin                  | Tournaments area (roster, matches)           |

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## Privacy, safety, and requests

* <a href="/platform/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a> · <a href="/platform/terms-and-conditions">Terms & Conditions</a>
* <a href="/platform/security-incident-response">Security & Incident Response</a>
* <a href="/platform/data-processing-addendum">Data Processing Addendum (DPA)</a> · <a href="/platform/intl-data-transfers">International Data Transfers</a>
* <a href="/platform/your-privacy-rights">Your Privacy Rights</a> → submit a request via the <a href="/platform/privacy-request-form">Privacy Request Form</a>.

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  Security concern? Email <a href="mailto:security@squid.gg">[security@squid.gg](mailto:security@squid.gg)</a>.\
  Privacy question or request? Email <a href="mailto:privacy@squid.gg">[privacy@squid.gg](mailto:privacy@squid.gg)</a>.
</Callout>

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="I can’t log in">
    Check you’re using the right email and workspace. If still stuck, contact your Org Admin or Reseller.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I don’t see the right features">
    Your role might be set incorrectly. Ask an Org Admin to update your role (Teacher, Student, Admin, etc.).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My lesson didn’t show as complete">
    Reopen the lesson and ensure you clicked **Finish/Complete**, then refresh. Teachers/Admins can verify progress.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I update or remove my data?">
    See <a href="/platform/your-privacy-rights">Your Privacy Rights</a> and use the <a href="/platform/privacy-request-form">Privacy Request Form</a>.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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  <Button href="/introduction/about" variant="secondary">About</Button>
  <Button href="/user-guides/org-admins">Go to User Guides</Button>
  <Button href="/platform/privacy-policy" variant="secondary">Policies</Button>
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