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# Getting started with FMRTE 26

> Documentation release: **FMRTE 26** (published release).

FMRTE lets you search and edit the savegame currently running in Football Manager. **Browsing and searching are free.** Saving edits requires an [activated license](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/help/licensing.md).

## Choose where to start

- [**Get started** Install FMRTE, load your game and make your first edit.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/getting-started/installing.md)
- [**Follow an example** Complete a task and check the result.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/examples.md)
- [**Fix a problem** Find help with loading, saving and other common issues.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/help/troubleshooting.md)

## Your first session

1. [**Check compatibility** Find the supported game editions and platforms.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/getting-started/supported-platforms.md)
2. [**Install FMRTE** Get ready on your computer.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/getting-started/installing.md)
3. [**Load your game** Read data from your running Football Manager savegame.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/getting-started/load-game.md)
4. [**Make your first edit** Change a value and check it in the game.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/getting-started/first-edit.md)

Take the optional [interface tour](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/getting-started/interface-tour.md) for help finding the controls.

Only here to scout? Follow [Find young players](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/examples/young-player-shortlist.md).

## Browse the guides

- [**Search and scouting** Find players and manage shortlists.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/scouting/search.md)
- [**Players** Explore attributes, contracts, transfers and eligibility.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/players/overview.md)
- [**Clubs** Explore squads, finances, facilities, kits and affiliations.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/clubs/overview.md)
- [**Nations** Edit nation details, national teams, squads and transfer preferences.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/nations/overview.md)
- [**Stadiums** Edit stadium information, capacity and stands.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/clubs/stadium-3d.md)
- [**Competitions** Edit competition information, standings, prize money and fixtures.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/clubs/editing-competitions.md)
- [**Staff and managers** Edit staff attributes, jobs and your manager profile.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/staff-and-managers/staff.md)
- [**Presets** Create, manage and apply reusable editing actions.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/tools/presets.md)
- [**Facepacks** Install facepacks for players and staff.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/graphics-and-files/facepacks.md)
- [**Game setup files** Install and select FMF files for a new savegame.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/graphics-and-files/editor-data.md)
- [**Licensing and purchases** Find a missing license, fix activation or get checkout help.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/help/licensing.md)
- [**Updates and what changed** Check platform releases, game compatibility and resolved issues.](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/help/updates.md)
