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Inviting Players to Your Tournament

Answer a couple of questions and we'll show you the best way to get your players in.

How are players joining your tournament?
📝
I'm adding them myself
I'll enter their name and optionally their email
🔗
They're registering on their own
I'll send them a link or invite code
📷
They'll scan a QR code at the event
I'm printing scorecards or cart signs
Do you have their email address?
✉
Yes
I'll enter their email when adding them
👤
No
I'll just add them by name
Add players with their email
The most seamless experience — everything connects automatically.
1Add the player to your tournament

Tap the + button on your tournament's player list, enter their name and email address, then tap Done.

Tournament players screen with Add players button Create user form with email address field filled in
2The player receives an email

Squabbit sends them an invitation email with a link to your tournament. When they tap the link, it opens the app. If they don't have the app, it takes them to the App Store or Play Store first.

Invitation email with tournament link and invite code
3They sign up with the same email

When they sign up using the same email you entered, they're automatically connected to the tournament. They'll see it on their home page and can start entering scores right away.

Tip: This is the easiest way to invite players. As long as they sign up with the same email, everything is connected automatically with no extra steps.
Add players by name
Works best when the player signs up with the same name you entered.
1Add the player by name

Tap the + button, enter their full name (first and last), and tap Done. You can skip the email field.

Create user form with name filled in and email left blank
2The player downloads the app and signs up

When they sign up with the same name, Squabbit automatically detects the match. The app finds users in the tournament with the same name that don't have an account yet, and asks the player to confirm: "Is this you?"

Is this you? merge prompt showing tournament name and host
3They confirm and they're in

Once they confirm, they're connected to the tournament and can see the leaderboard and start their round.

What if they sign up with a different name? If they use a nickname or shortened name (e.g. "Mike" instead of "Michael"), the automatic match won't work. In that case, share the tournament link or invite code with them so they can find their name in the player list and connect manually.
Share the tournament link or invite code
Send players a link or code so they can join on their own.
1Get the link or invite code

From your tournament, tap the share icon at the top of the screen. You can copy either the tournament link or the invite code.

Share dialog showing tournament link, invite code, and QR code options
2Send it to your players

Text, email, or post the link or code wherever your group communicates.

3Players join the tournament

If using the link: They tap it and the tournament opens in the app.

If using the invite code: They go to the Groups tab at the bottom of the app and enter the code in the invite code field at the top.

Groups tab with invite code entry field at the top
4They connect to their player entry

If you already added them by name, the app will show a list of players that don't have an account yet. They find their name, tap it, and confirm. If you haven't added them yet, they can register directly depending on your tournament settings.

Do you see your name dialog showing unlinked players to choose from
Tip: The tournament link is the easiest option for players. One tap and they're in. The invite code is useful when you want to post it somewhere public like a flyer or group chat.
Scorecard QR codes
Players scan and start entering scores immediately — no account required.
1Print scorecards or cart signs

From your tournament, go to Print Assets and print your scorecards or cart signs. Each one includes a unique QR code that links directly to that specific scorecard.

Golf cart with Squabbit cart sign showing player names and QR code
2Players scan the QR code

On the day of the tournament, players scan the QR code on their scorecard or cart sign with their phone's camera. No app download or account needed.

3They choose who they are

A dialog asks "Which player are you?" with a list of the players on that scorecard. They tap their name.

Which player are you? dialog with player list
4They start playing

If the player doesn't have a Squabbit account, they can start right away — entering scores for their scorecard, viewing the leaderboard, and using the GPS map. A banner at the top encourages them to sign up so they don't lose access.

If the player already has an account, they'll be prompted to sign in.

Scorecard view in guest mode with create account banner at top
Tip: QR codes are the fastest way to get players entering scores on tournament day, especially for players who don't have the app yet. When they do create an account, it's automatically linked to their player entry.

All methods at a glance

Method Best for Account required?
Add with email Players you have contact info for Yes, at signup
Add by name Players you know but don't have their email Yes, at signup
Share link / invite code Self-service registration Yes, at signup
Scorecard QR code Day-of tournament, walk-up players No — no download or account needed