> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.stack.events/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Documentation

> Explore the official Stack Events documentation — your complete guide to Media Essentials, Equipment Checkout, and more.

# Documentation

Everything you need to run your student media program and manage school equipment. Built for real classrooms, not just tech teams.

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  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/media/getting-started/logging-in">
    Get started with Stack in minutes. Learn how to log in, sign up, and create your first event.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Platform Overview" icon="layer-group" href="/media/getting-started/navigation-overview">
    See how Media Essentials and Equipment Checkout work together — or separately.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Events" icon="calendar-plus" href="/media/events/creating-events">
    Build and manage events with custom types, restrictions, and signup options.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Submit & Upload" icon="file-arrow-up" href="/media/submissions/creating-submissions">
    Upload interviews, research, and final stories — and manage your submissions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Advanced Search" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/media/search/advanced-search">
    Find anything fast using keywords, filters, tags, and custom logic.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Leaderboard & Profiles" icon="user" href="/media/profiles/leaderboard-overview">
    Track top contributors and view detailed user profiles across all events.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Checkout System" icon="camera" href="/checkout/process/checkout-item">
    Scan barcodes, check in/out items, and log usage in your equipment system.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Admin Tools" icon="sliders" href="/admin/dev-menu-overview">
    Configure story types, roles, and platform-level settings.
  </Card>
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## Need Help?

Visit the [Support Page](https://stack.events/support), browse the [FAQ](/support/faq), or try the [Live Demo](https://demo.stack.events) to explore Stack firsthand.