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Registration for Beginner’s Paradise is completely free and takes just a few minutes. You will register through Devpost, the same platform where you will later submit your project.
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Go to the Devpost page

Visit the official hackathon page at firstcommit.devpost.com.
2

Click Register

Find the Register button on the Devpost page and click it.
3

Create or log in to Devpost

If you do not already have a Devpost account, create one. If you do, simply log in.
4

Confirm your registration

Follow any on-screen prompts to confirm your entry for Beginner’s Paradise.

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Registering as a team

Every team member must complete the registration steps above individually using their own Devpost account. When it is time to submit your project, one person will create the submission on Devpost and add teammates by their Devpost email addresses.
Teams can include up to 6 members. All members must register on Devpost, and all members must contribute meaningfully to the project.

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Important dates

  • Registration opened: August 10, 2026
  • Submissions open: August 21, 2026
  • Submissions due: October 1, 2026
Join the FirstCommit Discord after you register. It is the best place to find teammates, ask questions, and get support throughout the hackathon.