Getting startedQuick start

Your first steps.

A short guide to setting up your space, finding a challenge, and building a practice routine.

Four steps to your first session

Complete these 4 simple steps to get started with Upsolve.it.

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Step 1

2 minutes

Create your account

What to do

•Choose Create account from the home page

•Enter your Codeforces handle exactly as it appears on Codeforces

•Create a secure password (remember this for future logins)

•The system will automatically fetch your profile data

•Complete the registration process

Helpful tips

Make sure your Codeforces handle is spelled correctly

Choose a password that you can remember but others cannot guess

Your profile will sync automatically with Codeforces data

Step 2

3 minutes

Set up your profile

Sync your Codeforces data and configure your preferences.

What to do

•After logging in, click on your profile avatar

•Select "Sync Profile" to update your latest data

•Review your statistics and performance metrics

•Explore your dashboard and recent activity

•Explore the notification center (bell icon)

Helpful tips

Profile sync updates your rating, solved problems, and submissions

Sync regularly to keep your data current

Check notifications for important updates and announcements

Step 3

5 minutes

Start your first session

Generate problems and begin practicing with customized difficulty.

What to do

•Navigate to the "Training" page from the main menu

•Use the level controls to choose your preferred difficulty

•Choose specific problem tags to focus on (optional)

•Choose a training mode to set the session length and problem count

•Generate your problems, then choose Start session

•Work through problems and track your progress

Helpful tips

Start with easier problems if you are new to competitive programming

Focus on specific tags to improve weak areas

Take breaks between problems to avoid fatigue

Step 4

2 minutes

Track your progress

Monitor your performance and analyze your improvement.

What to do

•Visit the "Statistics" page to view your analytics

•Review your activity heatmap to see daily practice

•Analyze your rating progression over time

•Check your problem-solving speed and accuracy

•Identify areas for improvement based on tag performance

Helpful tips

Regular practice shows better results in the heatmap

Focus on consistency rather than solving many problems at once

Use statistics to identify your strong and weak problem categories

You’re ready to practice.

Start your first session, or explore your statistics to find your next focus.

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