> ## 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.

# Quiz settings

> Configure scoring mode, randomization, and session options

## Settings overview

Quiz settings fall into two categories:

1. **Permanent settings** - configured in quiz editor
2. **Session settings** - chosen when launching

## Permanent settings

### Basic information

| Setting         | Description                  |
| --------------- | ---------------------------- |
| **Title**       | Quiz name (required)         |
| **Description** | Topic description (optional) |
| **Language**    | Interface language           |
| **Cover**       | Lobby image                  |

### Question settings

Each question has individual settings:

* **Time**: 5-300 seconds
* **Points**: 0-10000
* **Explanation**: Text after answer

## Session settings

These settings are chosen each time you launch a quiz.

### Scoring mode

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Standard" icon="star" href="/en/modes/standard">
    Points for correct answers. No penalties for mistakes. Faster answer = more points.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Accuracy" icon="bullseye" href="/en/modes/accuracy">
    Points for correct, **penalties for wrong**. Promotes caution.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Streak" icon="fire" href="/en/modes/streak">
    Bonuses for consecutive correct answers. Streak resets on mistake.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Survival" icon="heart" href="/en/modes/survival">
    Limited lives (1-10). Elimination after running out. Works with any mode.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Details in [Game modes](/en/modes/overview) section.

### Answer randomization

<Info>
  **Randomize answers** makes each participant see answers in different order. Makes cheating harder.
</Info>

| Option       | Effect                                |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------- |
| **Disabled** | Everyone sees answers in same order   |
| **Enabled**  | Order randomized for each participant |

<Warning>
  Randomization is set when creating session. Cannot be changed during quiz.
</Warning>

### Team mode

Enable team competition:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enable team mode">
    Check **"Team mode"** in session settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose number of teams">
    From 2 to 8 teams.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose assignment method">
    * **Player choice** - players choose their team
    * **Random** - system assigns automatically
    * **By host** - you assign in lobby
  </Step>
</Steps>

Details in [Team mode](/en/modes/team) article.

### Question randomization

<Note>
  **Coming soon**: Random question order will be available in a future update.
</Note>

### Rewards module

Collect contact information from winners to send them prizes:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enable rewards module">
    Check **"Enable rewards module"** in quiz settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set number of winners">
    From 1 to 10 top participants.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Define GDPR consent">
    Enter the data processing consent text.
  </Step>
</Steps>

After the quiz ends, winners receive a form to provide:

* Full name
* Shipping address
* Email and phone

<Warning>
  Rewards module is **not available in team mode**. It only works in individual mode.
</Warning>

Details in [Rewards module](/en/rewards/overview) article.

## Default settings

Hey Quiz remembers your last session settings:

* Scoring mode
* Answer randomization
* Team mode

They will be pre-selected on next launch.

## Saving settings

<Warning>
  **Remember to save!** After changing settings in editor, click **"Save"**.
</Warning>

Session settings don't need saving - they're applied once when launching.

## Example configurations

### School quiz (classic)

* Mode: **Standard**
* Randomization: **Enabled**
* Teams: **Disabled**

### Elimination tournament

* Mode: **Streak** + **Survival** (3 lives)
* Randomization: **Enabled**
* Teams: **Disabled**

### Team building

* Mode: **Standard**
* Randomization: **Enabled**
* Teams: **Enabled** (4 teams, player choice)

### Online exam

* Mode: **Accuracy**
* Randomization: **Enabled**
* Teams: **Disabled**

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Scoring modes" icon="trophy" href="/en/modes/overview">
    Details of each mode
  </Card>

  <Card title="Team mode" icon="users" href="/en/modes/team">
    Team competition setup
  </Card>

  <Card title="Rewards module" icon="gift" href="/en/rewards/overview">
    Collect data from winners
  </Card>
</CardGroup>