Getting Started

    Get your competition platform up and running in under 10 minutes. This guide walks you through creating your account, setting up your site, and launching your first competition.

    Prerequisites

    Before you begin, you'll need:

    • An email address for your account
    • A business name for your competition platform
    • A Stripe account (or you can create one during setup)

    Create Your Account

    Sign up

    Head to giveawayz.io and click Sign Up. Enter your email address, name, and create a password. You'll receive a verification email — click the link to confirm your account.

    Choose your plan

    Select a plan that fits your needs. Every plan includes a 7-day free trial so you can explore the full platform before committing. You can upgrade or downgrade at any time.

    Name your platform

    Choose a name and subdomain for your competition site. This will be your public-facing URL — for example, yourname.giveawayz.io. You can also connect a custom domain later on the Enterprise plan.

    Set Up Your Site

    Once your account is created, you'll land in the onboarding flow.

    Choose a Template

    Pick from 4 professionally designed homepage templates:

    • Modern Luxury — Premium, elegant aesthetic with gold accents
    • Vibrant Energy — Bright, dynamic design with bold colours
    • Trust & Impact — Charity-focused, transparency-driven layout
    • Growth Engine — Business and ROI-focused presentation

    Each template is fully customisable through the Website Editor in your dashboard.

    Configure Your Branding

    Set your brand colours, upload a logo, and customise the look and feel of your site. Your branding is applied consistently across your homepage, competition pages, and checkout flow.

    Launch Your First Competition

    With your site set up, you're ready to create your first competition.

    Open the Competition Wizard

    From your dashboard, click Create Competition. The wizard guides you through every step — title, description, images, ticket pricing, draw settings, and compliance.

    Set up tickets and pricing

    Choose your ticket price, maximum number of tickets, and optional features like bundles or instant wins. Our AI can suggest optimal pricing based on your prize value.

    Configure the draw

    Select your draw type — scheduled, flash, manual, or instant win. Set the draw date and the platform handles the rest, including provably fair winner selection.

    Review and publish

    Preview your competition, review all settings, and hit Publish. Your competition goes live immediately on your site.

    What's Next?

    Now that your first competition is live, explore these guides:

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