🌟 General Information

1. What is the ShareTech Article Challenge 2026?

It’s a community-based technical writing competition where participants publish tech-related articles and get a chance to win cash prizes, certificates, and recognition.

Participants can write about SharePoint, M365, development, cloud, AI, real project learnings, engineering best practices, and more.

2. When does the challenge start and end?

Start Date: 1st January 2026
End Date: 31st March 2026

📌 Early submissions get more visibility and more chances to win.

3. Is there any entry fee?

No. Participation is completely free.

4. Who can participate?

Anyone! Students, professionals, beginners, experienced developers…
If you have knowledge to share — you can participate.

🔐 Login & Account

5. Do I need to register?

No.
You do not need to register manually.

You can directly log in using Google OAuth.

Secure
Fast
No forms
No password sharing

ShareTech never stores your Google password. Authentication is handled safely by Google.

6. Why is Google login required?

Google login ensures:

Real user identity
Fair like-counting
Prevention of fake accounts
Secure authentication

This helps maintain transparency in the competition.

📝 Article Creation & Submission

7. How do I create and publish an article?

You have two easy options:

Option 1: Using Bottom-of-Page Button

At the bottom of the website, you will find:

➡️ “Create a Post / Article”

Click it → Start writing → Publish.

Option 2: Using Navbar (Profile Menu)

Click your Profile Icon (top-right)
Select “Write Article”
Start writing and publish instantly

8. What topics can I write about?

Anything tech-related, including:

SharePoint, Microsoft 365, SPFx
React, JavaScript, Web Development
Cloud, AI, Automation
Data, Architecture, Performance
Tools, Productivity, Best practices
Real project experiences

9. Can I submit multiple articles?

Yes!
You can submit unlimited articles.

More articles = More visibility = More chances to win.

10. Can I edit my article after publishing?

Yes, you can update your article for corrections or improvements.

11. Are images and code snippets allowed?

Yes.
You may include diagrams, code blocks, screenshots, or visuals — as long as they are:

Copyright-free
Created by you
Properly credited

📊 Scoring, Transparency & Leaderboard

12. How are articles ranked?

Ranking is based on two factors:

Verified Likes (from unique Google accounts)
Quality Review Score (clarity, originality, depth, structure)

Both are combined to determine your final position.

13. How does the like system work?

For fair scoring:

Only logged-in Google users can like
Each Google account can like only once
Fake or repeated likes are ignored
Likes update the leaderboard instantly

This ensures 100% fairness.

14. Where can I track my ranking?

Check the official leaderboard anytime:

🔗 https://www.sharetech.in/leaderboard It updates automatically with every valid like and review score.

15. Does publishing early help?

Yes!
Articles published earlier generally get:

More views
More shares
More likes
More time to rank

This improves your winning chances.

🏆 Prizes & Certificates

16. What are the prizes?

Main Prizes:

🥇 1st Prize – ₹5,001
🥈 2nd Prize – ₹2,001
🥉 3rd Prize – ₹1,001

Consolation Prizes:

Next 10 selected articles: ₹100 + Digital Certificate

17. Will I get a certificate?

Yes.
Winners receive Digital Certificates of Excellence.
Selected contributors may also get participation certificates.

18. When will winners be announced?

Winners will be declared in the first week of April 2026.

19. How are prize amounts paid?

Payments will be made through:

UPI
Bank Transfer

Winners will be contacted for details.

🧩 Rules & Eligibility

20. Are team submissions allowed?

You may collaborate, but the article must be submitted under one individual account.

21. Is plagiarism allowed?

No.
Plagiarism or AI-generated copy-paste content will result in immediate disqualification.

Articles must be:

Original
Meaningful
Written by you

22. Can international participants join?

Yes!
The contest is open globally.
Prize transfers depend on available payment methods.

📣 Promotion & Support

23. Can I share my article on social media?

Absolutely yes!
Sharing your article on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc., helps increase views and likes.

24. What if I face issues while posting an article?

Use the Contact Us page or message us on social platforms.
We will assist you quickly.

25. How can I sponsor this event?

If you're interested in becoming a sponsor:

👉 Contact us via the ShareTech website
👉 Email/social channels also supported

Sponsors help us grow the community and increase rewards.

26. Is the platform safe and secure?

Absolutely.

Google OAuth ensures secure authentication
No passwords stored
Likes validated
Data handled responsibly

🙌 Final Note

This challenge is designed to inspire the community to write, learn, and grow together.
If you have knowledge — this is your chance to share it with the world.

Write with passion.
Share with confidence.
Win with pride.

ShareTech Article Challenge 2026 – FAQ | Rules, Scoring, Prizes & How to Participate