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Your Gaming Passport

Your Gaming Passport is more than just a profile - it’s your complete gaming identity that helps you connect with compatible players. The more detail you provide, the better your matches will be.

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Profile Basics

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Profile Picture & Banner

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Upload Your Avatar

Choose a profile picture that represents you: - Gaming avatar or character - Your actual photo - Custom gaming logo
Images should be at least 400x400 pixels for best quality
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Add a Banner

Personalize your profile with a banner image: - Screenshot from your favorite game - Gaming setup photo - Custom artwork Recommended size: 1500x500 pixels
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Write Your Bio

Tell the community about yourself in 500 characters or less: - Your gaming journey - What you’re looking for in gaming partners - Fun facts about your playstyle - Current gaming goals

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Gaming Platforms

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Adding Your Platforms

Set up each gaming platform you use:
Steam - Add your Steam ID or profile URL - Import your game library (optional) - Show/hide your playtime stats Epic Games - Link your Epic username - Display your Fortnite stats Battle.net - Add your BattleTag - Show your competitive ranks Other Platforms - EA Play - Ubisoft Connect
  • Xbox Game Pass for PC
Never share your account passwords. Match & Play only needs your public usernames/IDs.

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Game Library

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Adding Games to Your Library

Build your game library to show what you play:
  1. Search and Add Games
    • Use the search bar to find games
    • Games are powered by IGDB database
    • Can’t find a game? Request it to be added
  2. Set Your Skill Level

    Beginner

    Just started playing

    Intermediate

    Comfortable with basics

    Advanced

    Competitive level

    Expert

    Top-tier player
  3. Choose Play Styles
    • Competitive: Ranked matches, tournaments, improvement focused
    • Casual: Fun first, no pressure, social gaming
    • Both: Flexible depending on mood
  4. Add Game-Specific Details
    • Main role/character (for MOBAs, hero shooters)
    • Preferred game modes
    • Server regions
    • Looking for: Duo partner, full team, practice buddy

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Organizing Your Library

Pin your top 3 games to appear first on your profile. These are your “main” games that others will see immediately.
  • Currently Playing: Games you’re active in
  • Looking for Group: Games where you need teammates
  • Backlog: Games you own but haven’t played much
  • Retired: Games you no longer play actively

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Availability System

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Setting Your Gaming Schedule

Let others know when you typically game:
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Select Your Timezone

Choose your timezone for accurate scheduling across regions
2

Mark Your Regular Hours

For each day of the week: - Tap time blocks to mark when you usually play - Different colors for different availability levels: - 🟢 Prime Time: Most likely to be online - 🟡 Sometimes: Might be available - ⚫ Offline: Rarely play during these hours
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Set Your Current Status

Quick status options: - 🟢 Online Now: Ready to play - 🟡 Online Soon: Getting on in 15-30 mins - 🔵 Busy Gaming: In a session - ⚫ Offline: Not available

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Availability Preferences

Configure how your availability works:
  • Auto-Online: Automatically set status when you launch games
  • Calendar Sync: Import from Google/Outlook calendars
  • Notification Settings: Get alerts when friends come online
  • Invisible Mode: Browse without appearing online

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Communication Preferences

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Voice & Chat Settings

Let others know how you prefer to communicate:

Voice Preferred

  • Discord - In-game voice - TeamSpeak - Platform party chat

Text Preferred

  • In-game chat - Discord text - Platform messaging - Match & Play chat

Flexible

Open to any communication method

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Language Settings

  • Primary Language: Your preferred gaming language
  • Other Languages: Additional languages you’re comfortable with
  • Voice Chat Languages: Languages you can speak
  • Text Chat Languages: Languages you can type

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Privacy & Visibility

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Profile Privacy Options

Control who sees what on your profile:
Visible to all Match & Play users: - Username and avatar - Bio and banner - Game library - General availability - Play style preferences

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Blocking & Reporting

  • Block Users: Prevent specific users from viewing your profile or contacting you
  • Report System: Report inappropriate behavior or content
  • Mute Options: Temporarily hide users without blocking

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Profile Completion Tips

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Why Complete Your Profile?

Profiles that are 80% or more complete receive 3x more connection requests and appear higher in search results!

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Profile Strength Indicators

Track your profile completion:
  • ⚫ Basic (0-40%): Username and avatar only
  • 🟡 Good (40-70%): Games and platforms added
  • 🟢 Great (70-90%): Availability and preferences set
  • 💎 Elite (90-100%): Fully optimized profile

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Quick Wins for Better Matches

  1. Add at least 5 games to your library
  2. Set your availability for at least 3 days
  3. Write a bio that mentions what you’re looking for
  4. Add platform IDs for your main gaming systems
  5. Upload a profile picture that represents you

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Advanced Profile Features

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Achievements & Badges

Earn profile badges for:
  • Profile completion milestones
  • Community participation
  • Positive feedback from gaming sessions
  • Event participation
  • Long-term platform membership

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Gaming Stats Integration

Connect your gaming accounts to display:
  • Competitive ranks
  • K/D ratios
  • Win rates
  • Playtime
  • Achievements
You control which stats are visible. Hide any stats you don’t want to share.

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Custom Profile URL

Once you’ve been active for 30 days, claim your custom URL:
  • matchandplay.io/u/YourUsername
  • Easy to share with friends
  • Professional for streaming/content creation

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Next Steps

Your Gaming Passport is now ready! Here’s what to do next:

Start Discovering

Find your first gaming partners

Join Communities

Connect with gaming groups
Remember: Your profile is a living document. Update it as your gaming interests and schedule change!