# Competition

The **Competition** allows administrators to create, manage, and monitor trading competitions.

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It supports both automatic and manual control of the competition lifecycle, including user participation and competition closure.

| Section                                                                                                                                  | Description                                                                                                           |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [**Create & Edit Competition**](https://yourpropfirm.gitbook.io/yourpropfirm-docs/administrator/competition/create-and-edit-competition) | Configuration form for setting up or updating competition details, including schedule, prize, and participant limits. |
| [**Competition Lifecycle**](https://yourpropfirm.gitbook.io/yourpropfirm-docs/administrator/competition/competition-lifecycle)           | Automated handling of competition start and end based on defined timelines.                                           |
| [**Manual Close Competition**](https://yourpropfirm.gitbook.io/yourpropfirm-docs/administrator/competition/manual-close-competition)     | Admin-triggered process to end a competition early, with immediate account and position actions.                      |