What is a survivor pool?

In a survivor pool, each entry picks one NFL team to win each week. If the pick wins, the entry survives and advances. If the pick loses, the entry may be eliminated unless the pool allows mulligans. Each team can only be used once per entry during the season.

Can I start a pool for free?

Yes. You can start free with up to 10 entries, then upgrade as your pool grows.

Can I increase my pool size later?

Yes. Increasing your pool size is available from settings. If you upgrade later, the available upgrade options are based on the difference between your current pool size and the new one.

Can I allow multiple entries per player?

Yes. Hosts can choose how many entries each participant is allowed to have. Some pools allow a single entry per player while others allow multiple entries.

Can I start my pool after Week 1?

Yes. Hosts can choose a later start week when creating the pool. Entries begin making picks starting with the selected week.

How much does My Survivor Pool cost?

My Survivor Pool is free for pools with up to 10 entries. Paid tiers are available for larger pools, including entry limits of 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, and unlimited entries.

Do I have to pay for my pool upfront?

Yes. For pools larger than 10 entries, hosts must choose a pool size and complete payment upfront. This helps prevent abandoned pools and avoid confusion for participants who have already joined. If you'd like to try the platform first, you can host a pool with up to 10 entries for free for the entire season.

What if I don't know how many participants will join my pool?

That's okay. Start with the pool size that best matches your expected participation. If your pool reaches its entry limit, you can upgrade to a larger pool size at any time and only pay the difference between your current pool size and the new one.

What pool sizes are available?

Pool size is based on the total number of entries allowed in the pool. Available options include up to 10 entries for free, then paid tiers for 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, and unlimited entries.

Can I upgrade my pool later?

Yes. Hosts can upgrade to a larger pool size later. When upgrading, the price is based on the difference between the current pool size and the new one.

Do participants need to pay?

No. My Survivor Pool charges the host based on the pool entry limit. Participants can join, manage entries, and make picks without paying My Survivor Pool.

Do I need an account to join a pool?

Yes. Participants need a My Survivor Pool account to join pools, manage entries, and make picks.

How do I join a pool?

Most entrants join from a Join Link shared by the host. The link guides you through signing in or creating an account, reviewing pool details, and joining the pool.

What if a pool asks for a password?

Some hosts add an optional pool password. If the pool requires one, enter it on the join screen before joining. Pool passwords are managed by the host.

Why is a pool closed to new entries?

A pool may be closed if it has already started, reached its entry limit, or is no longer accepting new entries.

What should I do if a Join Link does not work?

Ask the host for the current Join Link. If the host reset the pool code, older Join Links no longer work.

How do I make a pick?

Open My Picks, choose the entry and week, select the team you want to pick, and confirm it. Once confirmed, the team appears in your picks for that week.

Can I change or remove a pick?

You can change or remove an unlocked pick before it locks. Once a pick is locked by the pool deadline or the selected team's kickoff, entrants cannot change or remove it.

If your pool uses a Pick Deadline, picks lock at that deadline for the week. If there is no fixed deadline, each pick locks when the selected team's game kicks off.

Why is a team unavailable on the picksheet?

A team may be unavailable because its game has already started, the pool deadline has passed, the team was already used by that entry, or the week already has all required picks submitted.

Can I use the same team more than once?

No. Each entry can use a team only once during the season. Team usage is tracked separately for each entry.

Are used teams shared across multiple entries?

No. Team usage is tracked separately for each entry. Using a team on one entry does not prevent you from using that same team on another entry.

When can other players see my pick?

Picks are hidden from other players until the selected team's game kicks off. After kickoff, picks are revealed on the leaderboard.

Can I set a pick deadline?

Yes. Hosts can choose a fixed weekly deadline for picks. Otherwise, picks lock individually when each selected team's game kicks off.

Does My Survivor Pool support multiple picks in a week?

Yes. Hosts can configure multi-pick weeks that require entrants to make more than one pick in selected weeks. To survive the week, all required picks must win.

What happens if only one of my picks wins during a multi-pick week?

All required picks for the week must win. If any required pick loses, the entry is treated as a loss for that week and may be eliminated or use a mulligan if available.

Can I pick the same team twice during a multi-pick week?

No. The same team cannot be selected more than once by an entry during the season, even during multi-pick weeks.

What happens if I miss a pick?

If required picks are not submitted before eligible games have started, the entry may be eliminated. If auto-picking is enabled, the system may assign a pick based on the host's selected strategy.

What is auto-picking?

Auto-picking assigns a team to entries that are still missing picks when the weekly deadline is enforced. Strategies include most-picked teams, least-picked teams, or a random eligible team.

Mulligans let entries survive losses when pool rules allow them. Automatic mulligans are configured in Pool Settings, and hosts can also grant manual mulligans from entry management tools.

Can a pool allow more than one loss?

Yes. Hosts can configure automatic mulligans, allowing entries to survive a specified number of losses before being eliminated.

How are tie games handled?

Hosts can decide whether tie games count as a win or a loss. The setting applies to all picks moving forward.

Can hosts manage picks for entrants?

Yes. Hosts can set, update, or remove picks on behalf of entrants from the Manage Picks action in the entry management tools.

Can hosts grant mulligans manually?

Yes. Hosts can manually grant a mulligan from an individual entry action or by selecting entries and using the bulk action menu.

Can hosts export their entry list?

Yes. Hosts can export a CSV from the Entries page. The export includes entry names, entrant names, status, and any host notes.

Are private messages posted to the discussion board?

No. Private messages are delivered by email only and are not posted on the pool discussion board.

Can hosts add private notes to entries?

Yes. Hosts can save private notes on entries for their own reference. These notes are only visible to the host.

What is the Missing Picks Report?

The Missing Picks Report helps hosts identify entries that still need picks for the current week, including any additional picks required during multi-pick weeks.

Is there a My Survivor Pool mobile app?

My Survivor Pool is a mobile-friendly web app. You do not need to download anything from the App Store or Google Play. Open My Survivor Pool in your mobile browser and save it to your home screen for quick access.

How do I save My Survivor Pool to my iPhone home screen?

Open My Survivor Pool in Safari, tap the Share button, then choose Add to Home Screen. Once added, you can launch My Survivor Pool from your home screen like an app.

How do I save My Survivor Pool to my Android home screen?

Open My Survivor Pool in Chrome, tap the browser menu, then choose Install app or Add to Home screen. Once added, you can launch My Survivor Pool from your home screen like an app.

Where can I find help if something is not working?

If you are having trouble joining a pool, making picks, accessing entries, or using host tools, start with the troubleshooting guide. It covers common issues and next steps for hosts and entrants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about hosting a pool, joining a pool, making picks, pool rules, and host tools.

Hosting a Pool
Pricing
Joining a Pool
Making Picks
Pool Rules and Features
Host Tools
Mobile App
Troubleshooting

Hosting a Pool

: In a survivor pool, each entry picks one NFL team to win each week. If the pick wins, the entry survives and advances. If the pick loses, the entry may be eliminated unless the pool allows mulligans. Each team can only be used once per entry during the season. Hosting a Pool
: Yes. You can start free with up to 10 entries, then upgrade as your pool grows. Start Free
: Yes. Increasing your pool size is available from settings. If you upgrade later, the available upgrade options are based on the difference between your current pool size and the new one. Pool Basics
: Yes. Hosts can choose how many entries each participant is allowed to have. Some pools allow a single entry per player while others allow multiple entries. Max Entries Per User
: Yes. Hosts can choose a later start week when creating the pool. Entries begin making picks starting with the selected week. Start Week

Pricing

: My Survivor Pool is free for pools with up to 10 entries. Paid tiers are available for larger pools, including entry limits of 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, and unlimited entries. Pricing & Pool Size
: Yes. For pools larger than 10 entries, hosts must choose a pool size and complete payment upfront. This helps prevent abandoned pools and avoid confusion for participants who have already joined. If you'd like to try the platform first, you can host a pool with up to 10 entries for free for the entire season. Pricing & Pool Size
: That's okay. Start with the pool size that best matches your expected participation. If your pool reaches its entry limit, you can upgrade to a larger pool size at any time and only pay the difference between your current pool size and the new one. Pricing & Pool Size
: Pool size is based on the total number of entries allowed in the pool. Available options include up to 10 entries for free, then paid tiers for 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, and unlimited entries. Pricing & Pool Size
: Yes. Hosts can upgrade to a larger pool size later. When upgrading, the price is based on the difference between the current pool size and the new one. Pool Basics
: No. My Survivor Pool charges the host based on the pool entry limit. Participants can join, manage entries, and make picks without paying My Survivor Pool. Hosting a Pool

Joining a Pool

: Yes. Participants need a My Survivor Pool account to join pools, manage entries, and make picks. Joining a Pool
: Most entrants join from a Join Link shared by the host. The link guides you through signing in or creating an account, reviewing pool details, and joining the pool. Joining a Pool
: Some hosts add an optional pool password. If the pool requires one, enter it on the join screen before joining. Pool passwords are managed by the host. Pool Password
: A pool may be closed if it has already started, reached its entry limit, or is no longer accepting new entries. Join Screen
: Ask the host for the current Join Link. If the host reset the pool code, older Join Links no longer work. Joining Troubleshooting

Making Picks

: Open My Picks, choose the entry and week, select the team you want to pick, and confirm it. Once confirmed, the team appears in your picks for that week. Making a Pick
: You can change or remove an unlocked pick before it locks. Once a pick is locked by the pool deadline or the selected team's kickoff, entrants cannot change or remove it. Changing or Removing Picks
: If your pool uses a Pick Deadline, picks lock at that deadline for the week. If there is no fixed deadline, each pick locks when the selected team's game kicks off. Pick Locking
: A team may be unavailable because its game has already started, the pool deadline has passed, the team was already used by that entry, or the week already has all required picks submitted. Making a Pick
: No. Each entry can use a team only once during the season. Team usage is tracked separately for each entry. Team Reuse
: No. Team usage is tracked separately for each entry. Using a team on one entry does not prevent you from using that same team on another entry. Team Reuse
: Picks are hidden from other players until the selected team's game kicks off. After kickoff, picks are revealed on the leaderboard. Pick Visibility

Pool Rules and Features

: Yes. Hosts can choose a fixed weekly deadline for picks. Otherwise, picks lock individually when each selected team's game kicks off. Pick Deadline
: Yes. Hosts can configure multi-pick weeks that require entrants to make more than one pick in selected weeks. To survive the week, all required picks must win. Multi-Pick Weeks
: All required picks for the week must win. If any required pick loses, the entry is treated as a loss for that week and may be eliminated or use a mulligan if available. Multi-Pick Weeks
: No. The same team cannot be selected more than once by an entry during the season, even during multi-pick weeks. Team Reuse
: If required picks are not submitted before eligible games have started, the entry may be eliminated. If auto-picking is enabled, the system may assign a pick based on the host's selected strategy. Missed Picks
: Auto-picking assigns a team to entries that are still missing picks when the weekly deadline is enforced. Strategies include most-picked teams, least-picked teams, or a random eligible team. Auto Picking
: Mulligans let entries survive losses when pool rules allow them. Automatic mulligans are configured in Pool Settings, and hosts can also grant manual mulligans from entry management tools. Automatic Mulligans
: Yes. Hosts can configure automatic mulligans, allowing entries to survive a specified number of losses before being eliminated. Automatic Mulligans
: Hosts can decide whether tie games count as a win or a loss. The setting applies to all picks moving forward. Ties

Host Tools

: Yes. Hosts can set, update, or remove picks on behalf of entrants from the Manage Picks action in the entry management tools. Manage Picks
: Yes. Hosts can manually grant a mulligan from an individual entry action or by selecting entries and using the bulk action menu. Granting Mulligans
: Yes. Hosts can export a CSV from the Entries page. The export includes entry names, entrant names, status, and any host notes. Exporting Entries
: No. Private messages are delivered by email only and are not posted on the pool discussion board. Private Messages
: Yes. Hosts can save private notes on entries for their own reference. These notes are only visible to the host. Managing Entries
: The Missing Picks Report helps hosts identify entries that still need picks for the current week, including any additional picks required during multi-pick weeks. Managing Entries

Mobile App

: My Survivor Pool is a mobile-friendly web app. You do not need to download anything from the App Store or Google Play. Open My Survivor Pool in your mobile browser and save it to your home screen for quick access. Mobile App
: Open My Survivor Pool in Safari, tap the Share button, then choose Add to Home Screen. Once added, you can launch My Survivor Pool from your home screen like an app. Mobile App
: Open My Survivor Pool in Chrome, tap the browser menu, then choose Install app or Add to Home screen. Once added, you can launch My Survivor Pool from your home screen like an app. Mobile App

Troubleshooting

: If you are having trouble joining a pool, making picks, accessing entries, or using host tools, start with the troubleshooting guide. It covers common issues and next steps for hosts and entrants. Troubleshooting