Documentation

Welcome to the StageTick documentation. Here you will find everything you need to set up, configure, and run professional stage timers for your events.

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What is StageTick?

StageTick is a real-time stage timer application that keeps speakers on schedule and your production team in sync. Create countdown timers, show them on every screen in your venue (up to 5 devices per room on Free, 25 on Pro and 100 on Enterprise), and run everything from the Controller — no software installation required. Every open StageTick view counts as one device, including your own Controller tab.

Quick Start

  1. Create an account — sign up at app.stagetick.io with your email or Google account. When you sign up, also with Google, you accept the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy with two checkboxes.
  2. Create a room — from the dashboard, click New Room and give it a name.
  3. Add timers — set up countdown timers for each segment of your show.
  4. Share the outputs — open Output links (link icon in the Controller header) and send the Viewer, Fullscreen or Agenda link to any screen; no login needed. Teammates who need the Controller, Operator or Moderator view must be invited to your organisation (Free: 1 member, Pro: up to 10).
The Controller: preview, transport controls, timer list and messages panel

Key Concepts

Room

A room is your workspace for a single event or show. It contains all timers, messages, and settings. Each room has its own links: the Controller for your signed-in team and output links for your screens.

Timer

A timer represents one segment of your show — a speaker slot, a break, a transition. Each timer has a duration, display mode, and trigger configuration.

Transport

The transport is the playback engine. It tracks which timer is active, whether it is running or paused, and the current elapsed time. All connected devices share the same transport state.

Output View

Every room has a Controller (full control) plus a view for each role: Operator (remote transport and numpad), Moderator (cue messages and Q&A), Viewer (timer with agenda), Fullscreen (stage or projector display), Agenda (running order) and Ask (audience questions, Pro).

Connection

Every open browser tab connected to a room is a connection. StageTick tracks connections in real time so you can see which devices are connected.

Explore the Docs

Creating a Room

Set up your first room and configure its settings.

System Requirements

Browsers, devices, and network requirements.

Managing Timers

Create, edit, and organize your timers.

Timer Triggers

Auto-start timers with triggers and sequencing.

Display Modes

Countdown, count up, time of day, and more.

Time Adjustments

Adjust timers on the fly during your show.