IPSC Leaderboard for PractiScore — ps-leaderboard installation guide

Q: Where do I download ps-leaderboard.zip?

Create an account at /my-account and download ps-leaderboard.zip from /my-account/practiscore (Download PS-Leaderboard button). You can also download config.ini with license and token.

This guide covers ps-leaderboard installation on Windows — a PractiScore complement for live scoreboards and match management: extract to C:\ps-leaderboard, license activation, service setup, pairing tablets on the same network and access to the real-time admin panel.

A complement for those who already run matches with PractiScore: scoring and match management stay in the app. ps-leaderboard adds live scoreboards, TV kiosk mode, broadcast overlays (OBS/Prism), a web admin panel and WinMSS export — without replacing PractiScore.

Get started — signup and download. First: create your free account at My account (under 2 minutes). Second: sign in at PractiScore management to download PS-Leaderboard and config.ini with license and upload token.

Important: this system only supports Windows 7 or newer. Confirm before you install.

Minimum system requirements

Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 (required)
RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended)
Disk: 500 MB free
Internet for initial activation and updates

Network requirements

Essential: internet for activation and computer on the same network as PractiScore 1.7.x or 2.0.x tablets
Same network: lets the system detect and talk to tablets
PractiScore: the system only works with app versions 1.7.x or 2.x
Internet: required for initial activation and system updates
Firewall must not block service ports (e.g. 5001)

1. Download and extraction

1.1 Download the ZIP file
Download ps-leaderboard.zip from PractiScore management (Download PS-Leaderboard button). Tip: save to an easy folder such as Downloads.
1.2 Extract the ZIP
Right-click ps-leaderboard.zip → Extract All… → destination C:\ → Extract. Why C:\? Ensures permissions for the Windows service. Creates C:\ps-leaderboard.
1.3 Extracted files
In C:\ps-leaderboard you will find ps_service_manager.exe — the main program that manages the whole system.

2. Initial setup

2.1 Run the service manager
Open C:\ps-leaderboard and double-click ps_service_manager.exe. On first run the setup wizard starts; then the software asks for license data.

Initial setup screens

First run of ps_service_manager.exe — setup wizard

License configuration screen in the software

2.2 Get license credentials

Step 1: license portal
Sign in at PractiScore management with SSO. Under Installation you see client ID, masked license and can download ready-made config.ini (or copy License, Token and User ID manually into ps_service_manager.exe).
Step 2: license, token and user ID
License: activation code. Token: upload authentication key. User ID: client identifier. Paste all three in the software license screen or use config.ini.
Tip: store credentials safely
Keep license, token and user ID safe — you will need them for future setup.

PractiScore live portal (/my-account/practiscore)

Profile menu in the admin panel

License, Token and User ID credentials in profile

3. Service install and start

3.1 Install the service
After license setup, on the home screen click Install Service. Windows creates a service that runs automatically; accept admin permissions if prompted.
3.2 Start the service
Click Start Service. Status should show Running or Active; a green indicator confirms it is working. Use Access to open the web interface.

Windows service screens

Install Service button — creates the Windows service

Service running — active indicator after Start Service

4. Tablet setup

4.1 Open the devices interface
Option 1: open http://<IP>:5001/devices (e.g. http://192.168.1.100:5001/devices). Option 2: click Access in the service UI after starting it.
4.2 Scan and add tablets
Click Start Scan — the system searches for PractiScore tablets on the network (may take a few seconds). Select devices and confirm with Add or Connect; a success message appears for each tablet.
4.3 Restart the service
After adding devices, click Restart Service. Wait for stop and start; return to the main screen when running again.
4.4 Verify connected devices
With PractiScore open on the tablet, data appears in the PractiScore management panel within seconds (first sync may take up to ~60 s).

Web devices interface

Devices page — access via http://IP:5001/devices

Network scan — finds PractiScore tablets on LAN

Add discovered tablet — success confirmation

5. Administration panel

Match visible on /my-account/practiscore after ~60 seconds

5.1 Access the admin panel

View the synced match
At PractiScore management the match appears in the list after the first upload (~60 s). Data updates in real time as athletes complete stages.

5.2 For athletes

Public link: share the match link so athletes can follow positions
Real-time position updates
Mobile access at https://m.scoring.services

5.2 For broadcasts

OBS Studio overlay — set up via Overlay config on the match hotsite
Prism app (Android and iPhone) for mobile lives
Customize colors, logos and sponsor branding

Overlay wizard — from hotsite to OBS

Match stage selector — cards for Stages 1–4 with max points (150, 80, 60…), each stage ID and Configure Overlay button

Full HD preview (1920×1080) — top bar with division leaders, CCP Open top-3 widget (A/C hits, points, % and time) and match/stage IDs

Display control — poll every 1 s, bottom bar shown for 10 s, toggles for sidebar (leaderboard), top bar, sponsors and match logo

Config summary (380×30% sidebar, Dark theme) — overlay URL on m.scoring.services with Copy, Test Overlay and Restore Defaults

On stream and on the athlete’s phone

Live overlay elements — top ticker with leaders, CCP Open top 3 (A/C, points, %) and stage card with HF, A/C/D/M/NS/Proc hits and time

Match hotsite — squads, verify, charts and results on m.scoring.services

Last shooter on overlay — HF, points and penalties in real time

TV kiosk mode — looping scoreboard for on-site arena screens

5.2 For administrators

Panel at PractiScore management: match list, last sync, edit and schedule
Match settings: flags, logo, public calendar and overlay links
Monitor connected tablets via http://IP:5001/devices

Next steps

1. Match with a small match
Validate the full workflow before major events.
2. Configure overlay
Set up OBS Studio or Prism for live broadcasts — see Live stream overlay.
3. Train ROs on tablets
Ensure ROs keep PractiScore open during the match.
4. Share with athletes
Share the match link on m.scoring.services or the Open link from the panel.

Support

Check that all system requirements are met
Make sure the firewall is not blocking connections
Confirm PC and tablets are on the same network
Questions: [email protected] or Instagram @scoring.services

Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements to install ps-leaderboard?

Windows 7 or newer, 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended), 500 MB free, internet for activation and computer on the same network as tablets with PractiScore 1.7.x or 2.0.x.

Where do I download ps-leaderboard.zip?

Create an account at My account and download ps-leaderboard.zip from PractiScore management (Download PS-Leaderboard button). You can also download config.ini with license and token.

Why extract to C:\ps-leaderboard?

The C:\ps-leaderboard folder ensures proper permissions for the Windows service and ps_service_manager.exe.

How do I pair PractiScore tablets?

Open http://IP:5001/devices, run the local network scan, add tablets and restart the service.