# Leaderboards explained

## How does the leaderboard work?

By default, completed matches are tracked by the :globe\_with\_meridians: <mark style="color:purple;">Global Leaderboard</mark>. Think of this as your "main" leaderboard.

When you create a [**new** queue](/docs/quick-start/create-more-queues.md), by default, games played in that queue count towards the :globe\_with\_meridians:<mark style="color:purple;">Global Leaderboard</mark>.

Continue reading to learn how to create a new queue with its unique leaderboard.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/dUGjEoMt6uA8At9FSr8X" alt=""><figcaption><p>You can recognise global leaderboard queues by the footer message.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

### Creating a unique leaderboard

1. First you must follow the instructions from [Create More Queues](/docs/quick-start/create-more-queues.md) if you haven't already. You should have at least **2** queues at this point. Both should say :globe\_with\_meridians: <mark style="color:blue;">Global Leaderboard</mark> in the footer.
2. Activate a unique leaderboard by running `/queue set_unique_leaderboard` and selecting one of the queues you created earlier. For this example, we will pick <mark style="color:blue;">#highelo-queue</mark>.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/2A5X2681aFpd2mVvKYiU" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

You can also select the command hyperlink after a [Basic Setup](/docs/quick-start.md)

<figure><img src="/files/Y147wqVPDBd1l9pxdFXA" alt=""><figcaption><p>I have created 2 queues. One for low elo, and one for high elo</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Hit Enter. A leaderboard channel will now be created for <mark style="color:blue;">#highelo-queue</mark>.

<figure><img src="/files/irD7uJAVLHQex4f3Xdvy" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

4. Games played in <mark style="color:red;">#highelo-queue</mark> will update the <mark style="color:red;">#highelo-queue-top10</mark> leaderboard.

<figure><img src="/files/ukxcAofTd1azxbEYbBji" alt=""><figcaption><p>High Elo Queue is Unique</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Games in the <mark style="color:green;">#lowelo-queue</mark> will update the <mark style="color:green;">#top-10</mark> leaderboard. This is the default leaderboard.

<figure><img src="/files/cJaqQiVmGi7K1SRET9wE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Low Elo Queue is Global</p></figcaption></figure>

### All done.

This queue is now entirely independent. This is useful for separating a high-skill queue from a lower-skill queue — or for a separate casual queue during your [InHouseQueue Seasons](/docs/features/inhousequeue-seasons.md).

You can use Discord channel permissions to make queues visible only to players with a specific role.

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#### Commands that need the queue channel parameter

Certain commands, such as `/leaderboard` and `/rank` have an optional parameter for selecting the queue channel. Once selected, you'll see the leaderboard or rank for the selected queue.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/1yRPjPTn6wSj8iYtcga3" alt=""><figcaption><p>If you don't enter a <code>queue_channel</code>, it will default to Global Leaderboard</p></figcaption></figure></div>

{% hint style="info" %}
As of writing our Website leaderboard [https://inhousequeue.xyz/leaderboard/](https://inhousequeue.xyz/leaderboard/1112808150966485126)<mark style="color:blue;">\<SERVREID></mark> will only show scores from the Global Leaderboard.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
Don't delete your unique leaderboard unless you're sure you no longer need it. You will lose all stats recorded in that queue.

The Global Leaderboard is never affected.
{% endhint %}


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