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How to Use Ping Pong HQ

A quick guide to all the features.

Recording a Match
  1. Tap the + button or go to Record in the navigation.
  2. Select the winner and loser from the player list.
  3. Enter the final score for each player.
  4. Hit Record Match — both players' ELO ratings update instantly.

You can record matches with any score format — the app doesn't enforce a specific point total.

Leaderboard

The leaderboard ranks all active players by their current ELO rating. You can see each player's win/loss record alongside their rating. Tap any player to view their full profile and match history.

Challenges

Want to play someone specific? Send them a challenge! They'll get a notification and can accept or decline. Once both players have played, record the result as a regular match.

Tournaments

Admins can create single-elimination bracket tournaments. Players sign up, the bracket is generated automatically, and matches are recorded round by round. Tournament results count toward your ELO rating.

Head-to-Head (H2H)

The Players / H2H section lets you compare any two players. See their all-time record against each other, recent matches, and rating history.

Player Profile

Tap your avatar in the header to view your profile. Your profile shows:

  • Current ELO rating and rank
  • Win/loss record and win percentage
  • Rating history chart
  • Recent match results
Installing the App

Ping Pong HQ is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can install it on your phone or desktop for a native app experience:

  • iOS: Open in Safari, tap the Share button, then "Add to Home Screen".
  • Android: Open in Chrome, tap the menu, then "Install app" or "Add to Home Screen".
  • Desktop: Look for the install icon in the browser address bar.
Notifications

Enable push notifications to get alerted when someone challenges you or when tournament matches are ready. You'll be prompted to allow notifications when you first sign in.