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Getting started

Everything you need to go from downloading the app to being ready for your first event.

RaceRanger race mode — the officiating home screen an official works from during a race

In this section

  • Downloading the app — where to get RaceRanger on iOS, Android, and the web.
  • Signing in — creating an account, sign-in options, and profile setup.
  • Joining an event — how QR code access works and what you see when you enter an event.
  • Practice mode — try the app without affecting live data.
  • Quick start — five-minute end-to-end walkthrough for new officials.
  • Quick penalty — the five-tap version of submitting a penalty.
  • Quick incident — the five-tap version of submitting an incident.

Quick overview

  1. Download RaceRanger from the App Store, Google Play, or use the web version at app.raceranger.com.
  2. Create an account with your email, Google, or Apple sign-in.
  3. Complete your profile (name and optional photo).
  4. Explore the test event you're automatically added to for your first week.
  5. Scan a QR code to join a real event when the time comes.

Once you're inside an event, what you can see and do depends on the role you've been assigned. The guides for organisation admins, technical delegates, and technical officials cover each role in detail.