Getting started
Sign in, navigate the app, and get up to speed quickly.
Signing in
Paddles Up uses Clerk for authentication. To sign in:
- Go to the app URL and you'll be redirected to the sign-in page.
- Sign in with your email address or a connected social account.
- After authenticating, you'll land on the Home screen showing your events.
If you don't have an account yet, use the Sign up link on the sign-in page.
Installing the app on mobile
Paddles Up is a Progressive Web App (PWA) — you can install it on your phone for a native-like experience with a bottom navigation bar.
On iOS (Safari):
- Open the app in Safari.
- Tap the Share button (box with arrow).
- Tap Add to Home Screen.
- Tap Add.
On Android (Chrome):
- Open the app in Chrome.
- Tap the three-dot menu.
- Tap Add to Home Screen or Install app.
Once installed, the app will open in standalone mode with the bottom tab navigation.
Navigating the app
The app has two navigation layouts depending on your device and how it's opened:
| Context | Navigation |
|---|---|
| Mobile PWA (installed) | Bottom tab bar: Home · Orgs · Profile |
| Desktop / mobile browser | Top navigation bar with links and user menu |
On both layouts:
- Home shows the list of events available to you.
- Orgs shows the organizations you belong to (visible to staff).
- Profile lets you manage your account settings.
View levels
Staff users can switch between view levels using the role selector in the top navigation:
- Staff view — Full access to management tools, participant lists, competition controls.
- Member view — Standard participant perspective.
- Public view — What an unauthenticated visitor would see.
Switching view levels is useful for previewing what participants see before publishing changes.
Next steps
- Read Core Concepts to understand organizations, events, and competitions.
- See the Guides for role-specific instructions.