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# IntoBridge How To

IntoBridge is an exciting new way to play bridge online. We’ve been conducting some test games behind the scenes and we really like it. So, we are now expanding the service to all full BMB members!

Joining an **IntoBridge** game is **super-easy**, just **follow the steps** below.

When **registering** with **IntoBridge**, we suggest you **use your BBO Name** as your **Username**. This is **highlighted in yellow** in **Step 2**.

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## <mark style="color:red;">STEP 1</mark>

### Go to the IntoBridge website <a href="#brxe-bab405" id="brxe-bab405"></a>

[**Click here**](https://intobridge.com/) to open the **IntoBridge** website in a new browser tab and click on either of the **Play Now** buttons.

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## <mark style="color:red;">STEP 2</mark>

### Register or Login <a href="#brxe-cf1366" id="brxe-cf1366"></a>

On your **first visit** you will need to register for **IntoBridge access**.

<mark style="color:red;">**IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BMB MEMBERS:**</mark> We suggest you use your **BBO Name** as your **Username** *(**highlighted in yellow below**)* for **IntoBridge**.

Once you have clicked **Register**, look out for an **email** which will ask you to **confirm your registered email address**.

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## <mark style="color:red;">STEP 3</mark>

### Finding Games <a href="#brxe-d443e3" id="brxe-d443e3"></a>

On your **first visit** you will need to register for **IntoBridge access**.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BMB MEMBERS: You can search for BMB games. The game is called **BMB Duplicate** and the organiser is **BMBhost**.

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## <mark style="color:red;">STEP 4</mark>

### Register for the game with, or without, a partner <a href="#brxe-yyfrpj" id="brxe-yyfrpj"></a>

On your **first visit** you will need to register for **IntoBridge access**.

If you **DO HAVE** a partner: Start typing their username and select it from the list. Then click the button to **Invite**.

If you **DO NOT** have a partner: Go to the **Partnership Desk**.

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## <mark style="color:red;">STEP 5</mark>

### Play Bridge! <a href="#brxe-cf6dd3" id="brxe-cf6dd3"></a>

Once your **registration is confirmed**, simply wait **until the game starts**.\
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The **director** starts the game **manually** so **don't worry** if nothing happens when the countdown clock runs out and you see the message ***"About to start"*** on screen. This simply means the director has not yet started the game.

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## <mark style="color:red;">TO GET HELP</mark>

Need **help** when you have **logged in?** Click on the **BMBHost** icon as **shown below**.

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