> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.heyquiz.pro/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Joining a quiz

> How to join a quiz session as a participant

## How to join a quiz

To join a quiz you only need a device with a web browser (phone, tablet, computer).

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the website">
    Go to **heyquiz.pro** in your browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter PIN code">
    Enter the **6-digit PIN code** provided by the host.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your nickname">
    Choose a nickname that will be visible in the quiz.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose an avatar">
    Select one of **99 available avatars**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for start">
    You'll enter the lobby - wait for the host to start the quiz.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Ways to join

### PIN code

The simplest method:

1. Go to **heyquiz.pro**
2. Enter the code (e.g., **123456**)
3. Click **"Join"**

### QR code

If the host displays a QR code:

1. Open your phone camera
2. Point at the QR code
3. Click the appearing link
4. You'll be automatically redirected

### Direct link

If you received a link (e.g., via Slack, email):

1. Click the link
2. You'll be redirected directly to the quiz

## Choosing a nickname

<Tip>
  * Choose a nickname that identifies you
  * Avoid offensive nicknames
  * Nickname is visible to all participants and the host
</Tip>

## Choosing an avatar

You can choose from **99 avatars** in various categories:

* Animals
* Characters
* Symbols
* And many more

Avatar is displayed:

* In the participant list in lobby
* Next to your nickname in ranking
* On the winners' podium

## Team mode

If the quiz has team mode enabled, after choosing an avatar you may see:

### Team selection (if enabled)

* List of available teams with colors and icons
* Number of members in each team
* Click on the team you want to join

### Random assignment

* System will automatically assign you to a team
* You'll see your team info after joining

### Host assignment

* Wait in the lobby
* Host will assign you to a team

## Joining problems

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Page won't load">
    * Check your internet connection
    * Refresh the page
    * Try a different browser
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="PIN code doesn't work">
    * Make sure you're entering the correct code
    * Check if the session is still active
    * Ask the host to confirm the code
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I got kicked from the quiz">
    * Rejoin using the same code
    * Use the same nickname (if you remember)
    * Your previous answers may be preserved
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Gameplay" icon="gamepad" href="/en/participants/gameplay">
    How to answer questions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Results" icon="trophy" href="/en/participants/results">
    How points and ranking work
  </Card>
</CardGroup>