Start a new race and Melio hands you a shareable invite link. You don't need to set anything up; the room is ready the moment it's created.
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Share the link so friends join
Send the link to whoever you want to race. They open it and drop straight into your room, with no account or sign-up needed to join.
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Everyone gets the same passage
Once players are in, the same passage loads for all of you and a shared countdown starts together, so it's a fair, side-by-side race.
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Type it as fast and clean as you can
Type the passage exactly as shown. You only advance on correct words, so a mistake holds you in place until you fix it. Clean typing keeps you moving.
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First to finish the passage wins
The first racer to type the whole passage correctly crosses the line and wins. Everyone sees the result, then you can run it back.
Tips & strategy
•Warm up on the solo typing test first so your fingers are loose before the countdown starts.
•Accuracy beats panic. A wrong word won't advance you, so a steady, correct run almost always beats a frantic one.
•Don't watch your opponents' progress bars. Eyes on your own words; chasing someone else's pace is how mistakes creep in.
•Find a steady rhythm and hold it. Consistent, even keystrokes finish passages faster than bursts of speed and stalls.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Melio Type Race? Is it like TypeRacer?
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It's a live multiplayer typing race: you and your friends type the same passage at the same time and the first to finish correctly wins. It's the same TypeRacer-style idea, built into Melio Games and free to play. Melio is not affiliated with TypeRacer.
How many people can race at once?
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You can race head to head or with a group. A 1v1 is simply a two-player race, and you can invite more friends by sharing the same link with each of them.
Do my friends need an account to join?
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No. Anyone you send the invite link to can open it and join the race straight away, with no account or sign-up required.
Is Type Race free?
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Yes. It's completely free to create and join races, and there are no ads in the game.
How is the winner decided?
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Everyone types the same passage, and you only advance on correct words. The first racer to type the whole passage correctly finishes first and wins.
Can I race on my phone?
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Yes. The race runs in any modern mobile browser using your phone's keyboard. For your fastest, most accurate typing, a physical keyboard on a laptop or desktop is best.