# How to create a new Hackathon

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To create a hackathon in your community

1. Go to your **Community's Admin Panel**<br>

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2. Click **Create New Hackathon**
3. Fill the basic hackathon information form fields and click **Save & Continue**

| Banner Image                      | Optional, a good banner makes your hackathon page look more attractive to potentional participants      |
| --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Name                              |                                                                                                         |
| Tagline                           | This will help in a brief description of the hackathon when the page is being shared on other platforms |
| Description                       | A detailed description of what this Hackathon is about                                                  |
| Maximum No. of Participants/Teams | Number of people who can apply individually or the Limit of the number of teammates in a team           |
| Who can apply for this Hackathon  | Choose between team or individual participation                                                         |
| Type of Hackathon                 | This can be Hybrid, Offline or Online, choose to let your attendees know                                |

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You will now be redirected to the hackathon's dashboard.


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