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

# Community Overview

> Join the Edge Analyzer community — leaderboard, profiles, and badges

## Community Features

The Edge Analyzer community lets you connect with fellow traders, compete on the leaderboard, and showcase your trading performance through public profiles and badges.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Leaderboard" icon="trophy" href="/community/leaderboard">
    See how you rank against other traders by P\&L performance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Public Profiles" icon="user" href="/community/profiles">
    Build a public trader profile with your performance stats and badges.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Opting In

Community features are **opt-in only**. Your trading data is never shared publicly unless you choose to participate.

To join:

1. Navigate to **Community** in the sidebar
2. Choose a unique username
3. Toggle community participation **on**

You can opt out at any time — your profile and leaderboard entry will be removed immediately.

## What's Shared

When you opt in, the following is visible on your public profile:

* Username (not your real name or email)
* P\&L performance metrics (aggregated, not individual trades)
* Performance badges earned
* Account count and trading activity summary

### What's Never Shared

* Your real name, email, or personal information
* Individual trade details, journal entries, or notes
* Account balances, purchases, or payout amounts
* Broker credentials or connection details