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

# Contests on Fermion

> Learn how to create, manage, and run coding contests and quizzes on Fermion, including attempt tracking and analytics.

## What is a Contest?

A **Contest** on Fermion is a competitive assessment or challenge that allows you to evaluate student skills in a timed, proctored environment. Contests can include coding problems, quizzes, or other types of assessments, and are designed to foster engagement, learning, and healthy competition among participants.

On Fermion, you can create and manage contests directly from your instructor dashboard. Contests can be used as standalone events, integrated into courses, or included in bundles to enhance your learning offerings.

Once you create a contest, Fermion handles participant registration, submission management, and real-time scoring. The [User attempts](/contests/introduction) page gives you a central place to track attempts, review submissions, and view analytics on participant performance.

<Info>Before you start, make sure **Contests** are enabled under **Manage Features** in your instructor dashboard. This allows you to create and run contests on Fermion. Learn how to enable features at Fermion [here](/manage-settings/manage-features)</Info>

## Key features

Fermion contests include:

* **Timed assessments:** Set time limits for the entire contest or for individual problems.
* **Attempt tracking:** Monitor participant attempts, view submission history, and analyze progress.
* **Automatic grading:** For coding problems and quizzes, Fermion can automatically evaluate submissions and provide instant feedback.
* **Leaderboard & analytics:** Track top performers, view detailed analytics, and export results for further analysis.
* **Flexible question types:** Support for coding questions, multiple-choice, and custom formats.
* **Secure environment:** Ensure fair play with built-in proctoring features like screen recording full attempt, recording tab changes, disable copy-pasting and recording the user via camera.

## Next steps

Continue reading to learn how to set up and manage contests on Fermion:

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  <Card title="Creating a Contest" href="/contests/set-up-contest#creating-a-contest">
    Learn how to set up a contest and configure its settings.
    [Learn more](/contests/set-up-contest#creating-a-contest)
  </Card>
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