For Students
Registration & Sign Up

Student Registration & Sign Up

As a student, you can register for iRankHub in several ways. This guide covers all registration methods and what information you'll need to provide.

Registration Methods

Method 1: Self-Registration (Most Common)

This is the standard way for students to create their own accounts.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Access iRankHub
  1. Select User Type
  • Choose "Student" from the user type options
  • Click "Continue"
  1. Provide Personal Information
  • First Name: Your given name
  • Last Name: Your family name
  • Email Address: A valid email you can access
  • Phone Number: Your mobile number (optional but recommended)
  • Password: Create a secure password (minimum 8 characters)
  • Confirm Password: Re-enter your password
  1. Additional Details
  • Gender: Select from Male/Female/Non-binary
  • Grade/Class: Your current academic level
  • Date of Birth: Required for age verification
  1. School Affiliation
  • Search for your school: Start typing your school name
  • Select from list: Choose your school from the dropdown
  • School not listed?: Use "Request New School" option
  1. Verify Your Email
  • Check your email for a verification link
  • Click the link to activate your account
  • Return to iRankHub to complete setup

School Approval: If your school requires approval for student accounts, your registration will be pending until your school administrator approves it. You'll receive an email notification once approved.

Method 2: School Administrator Registration

Your school administrator can create your account for you.

What Happens

  • Your school admin creates your account with basic information
  • You receive an email with login instructions
  • You'll need to complete your profile on first login
  • Password can be set during first login or reset later

Your Role

  1. Wait for email invitation from your school
  2. Click the activation link in the email
  3. Set your password and complete your profile
  4. Verify your email address if required

Method 3: Batch Upload by School

Some schools upload multiple student accounts at once.

What Happens

  • School uploads a spreadsheet with student information
  • Accounts are created automatically
  • Students receive individual email invitations
  • Students complete setup on first login

Required Information

Personal Details

  • Full Name (first and last name)
  • Email Address (must be accessible to you)
  • Phone Number (recommended for notifications)
  • Gender (for tournament pairing purposes)
  • Date of Birth (for age category verification)
  • Grade/Class Level

School Information

  • School Name (selected from existing list or requested)
  • Your role at school (e.g., Grade 10 student)

Account Security

  • Strong Password requirements:
  • Minimum 8 characters
  • Mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
  • Not easily guessable (avoid common words/dates)

Account Verification

Email Verification

  • Automatic email sent after registration
  • Click verification link within 24 hours
  • Resend option available if email not received
  • Check spam folder if email doesn't arrive

School Approval Process

Some schools require additional approval:

  1. Submit registration with school selection
  2. Wait for school admin review (usually 1-3 business days)
  3. Receive approval notification via email
  4. Complete account setup after approval

Troubleshooting Registration

Common Issues

Email Already Exists

  • You may already have an account
  • Try using the "Forgot Password" option
  • Contact support if you need help accessing your account

School Not Found

  • Use the "Request New School" option
  • Provide your school's complete name and location
  • Admin will add your school to the system

Verification Email Not Received

  • Check your spam/junk folder
  • Ensure email address was entered correctly
  • Use "Resend Verification" option
  • Contact support after 30 minutes if still not received

Registration Pending Approval

  • Normal for schools requiring approval
  • Contact your school administrator if delayed beyond 3 days
  • Provide your registration email to speed up the process

Getting Help

If you encounter issues during registration:

  1. Check this documentation for common solutions
  2. Contact your school administrator for school-specific issues
  3. Email support at info@debaterwanda.org
  4. Include in your support request:
  • Your full name
  • Email address used for registration
  • School name
  • Description of the issue
  • Any error messages

After Registration

Once your account is created and verified:

  1. Sign in to your account using your credentials
  2. Complete your profile with any additional information
  3. Explore the student dashboard to familiarize yourself with features
  4. Wait for tournament invitations from your school
  5. Join teams when assigned by your school administrator

Privacy and Safety

Information Protection

  • Your personal information is protected and only shared with authorized users
  • School administrators can see basic information for tournament management
  • Judges see only your name and school during tournaments
  • Full privacy policy available at irankhub.debaterwanda.org/privacy (opens in a new tab)

Account Security

  • Never share your password with others
  • Use a unique password not used elsewhere
  • Sign out when using shared computers
  • Report suspicious activity immediately
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Important: Keep your login credentials secure and only use your own account. Sharing accounts or using someone else's account is not permitted and may result in tournament disqualification.

Next Steps

After successful registration:

Mobile App & PWASigning In