> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kc7cyber.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kc7cyber.com/getting-started/quick-start.md).

# Quick start

Three steps. About 45 minutes of your time, plus the wait for approval.

## Before you begin

You need an organization name, a rough event date, and an estimated headcount. Nothing has to be final.

## The three steps

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### Request your event

<a href="https://kc7cyber.com/gameon" class="button primary" data-icon="rocket">Request your event</a>

The form takes about five minutes. Approval usually lands in 1-2 days. While you wait, plan the logistics.
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### Walk the platform yourself

When approved, an email arrives with two links.

The **host dashboard** at `kc7cyber.com/intro/XXXX` is your control center. Spend 15-20 minutes here:

* Watch the intro videos you'll show participants
* Read the host guide
* Open the live scoreboard and analytics tools
* Find your tenant dashboard for adding future games

The **participant link** at `kc7cyber.com/go/XXXX` is what you share with your group. Test it as a participant:

* Create a test account and walk the sign-up flow
* Read the opening of "A Scandal in Valdoria"
* Solve a few challenges
* Find the hint buttons so you can point stuck participants to them
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### Run the event

Share the participant link with your group. They land in the scenario and start investigating.

Watch progress from your host dashboard. Most participants take about 90 minutes. Some finish faster, some take longer, both are fine.

Your job is to encourage people, not to teach cybersecurity. The platform handles the instruction.
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## Want more depth?

* [Plan your KC7 event](/planning/planning.md) for marketing templates and detailed logistics
* [Tenant guide](/your-tenant/overview.md) for ongoing classroom use
* [Discord community](/community/getting-help.md) for real-time help from other hosts

[Request your first event →](https://kc7cyber.com/gameon)


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