# Tutorials **URL:** https://forums.trakt.tv/c/support/tutorials/23.md [Latest](https://forums.trakt.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.trakt.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.trakt.tv/tags.md) --- ## [About the Tutorials category](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/about-the-tutorials-category/19048)
**Author:** [@sean](https://forums.trakt.tv/u/sean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/about-the-tutorials-category/19048 "2024-05-21T17:17:25Z")
Learn how to use Trakt. --- ## [How can I find recommendations?](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-can-i-find-recommendations/122782)
**Author:** [@Sonply](https://forums.trakt.tv/u/Sonply)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-can-i-find-recommendations/122782 "2026-09-01T17:43:44Z")
At the Home screen, we have a section for recommendations. Those are based on the content you have watched and rated so they can help you find new shows and movies to watch: Why those items are showing up for me? Yo… --- ## [How to import your TV Time data into Trakt?](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-to-import-your-tv-time-data-into-trakt/114178)
**Author:** [@kcador](https://forums.trakt.tv/u/kcador)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-to-import-your-tv-time-data-into-trakt/114178 "2026-07-03T11:20:48Z")
TV Time is shutting down after July 15, 2026. If you want to keep your TV Time watch history, download your TV Time data export before the service becomes unavailable. Trakt has a TV Time importer that now supports uplo… --- ## [How do I create an account at Trakt?](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-do-i-create-an-account-at-trakt/112022)
**Author:** [@Sonply](https://forums.trakt.tv/u/Sonply)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-do-i-create-an-account-at-trakt/112022 "2026-06-05T18:55:24Z")
To create an account at Trakt, you have 3 options. You can connect your Google account, your Apple account or create an account using your email. To do that, first, you need to access our website and click on “Join Trak… --- ## [How do I mark a Show or a Movie as Watched?](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-do-i-mark-a-show-or-a-movie-as-watched/107354)
**Author:** [@Sonply](https://forums.trakt.tv/u/Sonply)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-do-i-mark-a-show-or-a-movie-as-watched/107354 "2026-04-17T15:05:38Z")
How do I mark a movie as watched? You can mark a movie as watched by clicking on the “checkmark” icon. That can be done in various sections. On the movie page: In the discover and search sections, you just need to c… --- ## [What is the Watchlist? What kind of items should I add to it?](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/what-is-the-watchlist-what-kind-of-items-should-i-add-to-it/104850)
**Author:** [@Sonply](https://forums.trakt.tv/u/Sonply)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/what-is-the-watchlist-what-kind-of-items-should-i-add-to-it/104850 "2026-03-26T18:36:21Z")
The “Watchlist” at Trakt is a list where you should add shows and movies you still haven’t started watching. Once you have watched the movie or the first episode of the show in that list, the item will be automatically r… --- ## [How do I report metadata issues?](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-do-i-report-metadata-issues/22137)
**Author:** [@Kristin](https://forums.trakt.tv/u/Kristin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-do-i-report-metadata-issues/22137 "2024-08-06T20:00:40Z")
Please notify us of an issue by clicking the Report (Movie/Season/Episode/Person) button on the show or movie listing. This allows us to sort and filter more efficiently and to automate parts of the update process. You … --- ## [How are movies imported?](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-are-movies-imported/22130)
**Author:** [@Kristin](https://forums.trakt.tv/u/Kristin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-are-movies-imported/22130 "2024-08-06T19:48:34Z")
We use TMDB for all movie information. It’s free for anyone to sign up and edit info at TMDB. Movie pages should import automatically. If you cannot find a page, please make sure the movie exists on TMDB. Also, please c… --- ## [How are TV Shows imported?](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-are-tv-shows-imported/22127)
**Author:** [@Kristin](https://forums.trakt.tv/u/Kristin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-are-tv-shows-imported/22127 "2024-08-06T19:43:00Z")
By default, we use TMDB as the primary data source for TV show information. If you find a listing that has an outdated or missing external ID or link, please submit them to support by opening a ticket. Here’s how TV sh… --- ## [How do I connect my media center, add-ons or apps using a PIN code?](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-do-i-connect-my-media-center-add-ons-or-apps-using-a-pin-code/22120)
**Author:** [@Kristin](https://forums.trakt.tv/u/Kristin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/how-do-i-connect-my-media-center-add-ons-or-apps-using-a-pin-code/22120 "2024-08-06T19:25:58Z")
Most media centers will also have streaming plugins or add-ons that will scrobble what you’re watching to Trakt. However, these are configured in your media center or app, and not on Trakt. To connect and sync with Trak… --- ## [Calendar Notifications](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/calendar-notifications/19081)
**Author:** [@Kristin](https://forums.trakt.tv/u/Kristin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/calendar-notifications/19081 "2024-05-24T19:02:17Z")
Keeping up with all your TV shows and movies is tough work. Calendar notifications to the rescue! As a VIP member, receive daily and weekly calendar emails in your inbox, on the day and time you want. With our iCal feeds… --- ## [Share on your social networks](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/share-on-your-social-networks/19082)
**Author:** [@Kristin](https://forums.trakt.tv/u/Kristin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.trakt.tv/t/share-on-your-social-networks/19082 "2024-05-24T19:02:47Z")
Trakt supports automatic sharing to Twitter, Mastodon, Tumblr, and Medium. Share when you start watching, finish watching, rate, and comment. Note: As of August 1, 2023 Twitter sharing is a VIP only feature due to Twit…