How Do I Use the Game Schedule Uploader?
This guide will walk you through the steps to upload a game schedule using a CSV file. With just a correctly formatted CSV document, you can quickly upload your game schedule to the Playbook platform.
Steps to Upload a Game Schedule
1. Log in to the Playbook Back End
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Log in to the Playbook back end of your website by visiting: mywebsite.playbookapi.com/control_panel
2. Navigate to the Admin Tools Section
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From the top navigation bar, select Admin Tools, then go to the Upload Portal.

3. Select the Upload Type
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In the Upload Portal, choose the upload type by clicking the box. Select Games from the dropdown options.

4. Download the CSV Template
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Click the orange Download Template button to get the template that you will use to format your CSV file.

5. Prepare Your CSV File
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Create your CSV file using the downloaded template. Ensure that the following field-specific and general formatting rules are followed to avoid issues:
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Field-Specific Information
- Date Format: YYYY/MM/DD
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- Time Format: 24-hour clock (e.g., 19:30 for 7:30 PM)
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- Home Team & Away Team: Must exactly match the team names in the chosen season
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- Location & Sublocation Names: Must exactly match the names in the system and already exist in the system
- Location & Sublocation Names: Must exactly match the names in the system and already exist in the system
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General Formatting Rules
- Character Restrictions: Avoid using emojis and foreign language characters—only use English characters.
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- Remove Placeholder Values: If you're using the downloaded template, ensure you remove any placeholder values.
- Remove Placeholder Values: If you're using the downloaded template, ensure you remove any placeholder values.
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6. Upload the CSV File
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Once your CSV file is ready, return to the Upload Portal and click the Upload CSV File button.

7. Select Your CSV File
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Choose the .csv file from your device that contains the game schedule you want to upload.
8. Select the Season
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In the Season dropdown menu, select the specific season into which you want to import the game schedule.
9. Submit the CSV
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Click Submit Games CSV to upload your file.
Once the upload is complete, you will be redirected back to the Upload Portal. A green banner will appear, stating: "Games are currently being processed. An email will be sent when it has been completed!"

NOTE: If any games are in an incorrect format, they will appear under the Bad Rows section. These games were not uploaded and will need to be reviewed and corrected before re-uploading.
Summary
You’ve now uploaded your game schedule! If you encounter any issues with incorrect formats or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team.