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August 12, 2026
# How to Create an Online Contest
## Create an Online Contest in PromoSuite Next with this quick step-by-step guide covering contest setup, prize details, and saving your contest.
Step 1: Navigate to Online Contests
Start by clicking on the **Promotions** tab, then **Contests**, and select **Online Contests**.
Step 2: Enter the Contest Information
On the **Contest Info** page:
- Enter the **Contest Name**.
- Select the **Start Date** and **End Date**.
- Enter the **# to Run**.
- Click **Save**.
- Click **Prizes** to move on to the next step.
Step 3: Add a Prize
On the **Prizes** page, click the blue **+** at the top right of the **Available Prizes** box.
Enter the prize information:
- Enter a **Prize Name**.
- Select the **Prize Type**: Tickets, Prize, or Cash.
- Enter the **Total Number of Prizes** available.
- Enter the **Value** of the prize.
- Select the prize **Expiration Date**.
- Select the appropriate **Prize Closet Category**.
- Click **Apply**.
Step 4: Enter the Prize Details
In the **Prize Detail** window:
- Enter the number of prizes to assign to this contest.
- Enter how many prizes should be awarded to each winner.
- Enter how many prizes should be pulled from the selected Prize Closet category.
- Click **Apply**.
Step 5: Save the Contest
Once you are returned to the **Prizes** page:
- Confirm that your prize appears in the **Linked Prizes** box.
- Click **Save**.
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