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# Participating in a Challenge

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Only users can take part in the challenges. Organizations are barred.
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Participating in a challenge is easy and takes a few seconds. Click on the Challenge Link and on the next page click on **"Participate"** or **"Apply Now"** the Green Button**.**

**Participate** appears when your participation does not require approval from the organizer. **Apply Now** appears when your participation must be approved by the organizer.

If the participation requires approval, the organizers will look into your Dockship Profile to approve your participation. It's a good idea to keep your Dockship Profile updated.

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You can take part in a challenge as long as the application date has not passed.
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