# 1.3 How to sign up

# How to sign up

Getting started with Spectre Stats takes just a few minutes. You can sign up through the mobile app on iOS or Android, or directly through the web — whichever is most convenient. Once your account is created, your data syncs across all your devices automatically.

## 📱 Sign Up on Mobile (iOS or Android)

1. Download **Spectre Stats** from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store — search `Spectre Stats` or look for the app by BowlDevs.
2. Open the app and tap **Sign Up** on the welcome screen.
3. Enter your **name**, **email address**, and a **password**.
4. Tap **Create Account** to continue.
5. Check your inbox for a **verification email** and tap the confirmation link to activate your account.
6. Once verified, sign in and complete your profile setup.

**⚠️ Verify:** Confirm the exact sign-up flow, available login methods (e.g. Sign in with Apple, Google), and whether email verification is required before first use.

## 🌐 Sign Up on the Web

1. Open a browser and go to `spectrebowling.com`.
2. Click **Sign Up** or **Get Started**.
3. Enter your **name**, **email address**, and a **password**.
4. Click **Create Account**.
5. Check your inbox for a **verification email** and click the confirmation link.
6. Sign in and complete your profile.

**⚠️ Verify:** Confirm the exact web app URL (e.g. `stats.spectrebowling.com`) and whether the sign-up flow differs between mobile and web.

## 👤 Setting Up Your Profile

After creating your account, you'll be prompted to fill in a few details that help personalize your experience in the app.

- ✅ **Display name** — how you'll appear in the app
- ✅ **Dominant hand** — right- or left-handed
- ✅ **Bowling style** — e.g. stroker, tweener, cranker
- ✅ **Home bowling center** — your regular house for league or practice

**⚠️ Verify:** Confirm the exact profile fields shown during onboarding, and whether any are required vs. optional.

## 💎 Free Account vs. Spectre Stats Pro

Spectre Stats offers a free tier to get you started, with an optional **Pro subscription** that unlocks advanced features for serious competitors.

<table id="bkmrk-feature-free-pro-com"><thead><tr><th>Feature</th><th>Free</th><th>Pro</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Competition logging</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Arsenal tracking</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Advanced performance charts</td><td>❌</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Full competition history</td><td>❌</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Unlimited ball tracking</td><td>❌</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Spectre Cloud integration</td><td>❌</td><td>✅</td></tr></tbody></table>

You can start with a free account and upgrade to Pro at any time from the **Account** section of the app or web interface.

**⚠️ Verify:** Confirm the full free vs. Pro feature breakdown, pricing (e.g. `$X.XX USD/month` or `$XX.XX USD/year`), and whether a free trial is offered for Pro.

## 🔄 Already Have a Spectre Cloud Account?

If you or your pro shop already uses **Spectre Cloud**, you may be able to link your accounts to share arsenal and ball data between the two apps. Check the **Spectre Cloud Integration** section for setup instructions.

### Related Sections

- Downloading the App
- Account &amp; Profile Settings
- Subscription &amp; Billing
- Spectre Cloud Integration

**Tip:** After signing up, the best first step is adding your bowling balls to your arsenal — even basic notes like ball name and surface grit will make your competition logs much more useful from day one.