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How can I become a contest tester?
By Competitive-For-Life, history, 2 months ago, In English

Hi everyone,

P.S. This is my alt account. I'm making my first-ever Codeforces blog here, so apologies in advance if I make any mistakes with the post.

I'm interested in becoming a tester for Codeforces contests.

I have been solving competitive programming problems consistently, and I'd like to contribute to the community by helping test contests before they are published.

Could anyone share the usual process for becoming a tester?

  • Is there an application process?
  • Do I need to know problem setters or coordinators personally?
  • Are there any requirements or recommended rating levels?
  • Any advice for someone who wants to get started?

I'd appreciate any guidance or personal experiences.

Thanks in advance!

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You just need 5 words: Become a friend of an author. Wait, it's 6 words.

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i think u just have to contact author or be on maybe some discord with them

p.s. alt accounts are strictly not allowed

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I think i can help u: 1 question: no there isn't any applications for being tester(I'll answer why in 2nd question) 2 question: yes, all testers are author's friends or related to them persons 3 question: no , there isn't any requierement but alt accounts not recommended but maybe u need to be high ratings to be spotted by authors or write blogs for good topics like tutorials 4 question: i can give u 1 advice from me , do not have negative contribution :) I wish u good luck in becoming contest-tester

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