{"id":305,"date":"2026-07-10T16:22:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T16:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freebetrange.com\/academy\/?page_id=305"},"modified":"2026-07-12T11:16:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T11:16:18","slug":"how-to-use-freebetrange-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/freebetrange.com\/academy\/how-to-use-freebetrange-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use FreeBetRange: Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The FreeBetRange platform is structured in a way that the first encounter usually feels the same: you sign up, log in, see five sections\u2014and it\u2019s not immediately clear what to open first or in what order to proceed. This guide answers exactly that: what to do step by step, how to set up each section, and which features are often overlooked during a quick first look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not yet familiar with the platform itself\u2014what it does, how it differs from alternatives, and who it\u2019s for\u2014start with FreeBetRange: a complete overview of the tool<\/a>. This article assumes you already understand why you need FreeBetRange and want to start using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Registration and initial setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FreeBetRange runs entirely in your browser: there\u2019s nothing to download or install. All ranges, settings, and training progress are synced across devices via your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go to Freebetrange.com<\/a> and click Sign up<\/strong>. You can register using email or a Google account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After logging in, you\u2019ll see the onboarding screen: choose your main game format\u2014Cash<\/strong>, MTT<\/strong>, or Spins<\/strong>. This choice determines which ranges and training sessions are loaded by default. You can change it later and work with any formats regardless of this selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A convenient way to launch.<\/strong> In Chrome, you can install FreeBetRange as a web app: open the browser menu (three dots) \u2192 \u201cInstall app.\u201d After that, the platform launches in one click from your desktop or taskbar, without extra tabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can switch between dark and light themes in the user menu in the top-right corner. Dark theme is enabled by default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2. GTO Library \u2014 studying GTO solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GTO Library<\/strong> is the starting point for most users. It contains ready-made GTO solutions for Cash, MTT, Spin&Go, and MBR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to choose the right solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The library is filtered by parameters. For Cash games, available filters include rake structure (GG, PokerStars, CoinPoker), stakes (NL25, NL100, NL500), table size (HU, 6-max, 7-max, 9-max), and ante presence. For MTT, there\u2019s an additional Format parameter: ChipEV or ICM. For Spin&Go, you can choose table size (HU or 3-max).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select parameters that match your actual games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Original GTO or Simplified GTO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Solution Type<\/strong> filter offers two options. In short: Original is for theoretical study, Simplified is for practice and memorization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simplified GTO<\/strong> uses the same ranges but with frequencies rounded to the nearest 25% (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%). Visually, the difference is minimal, but these ranges are much easier to memorize and apply at the table. For most learning scenarios, this is the right choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Custom strategies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The third option in the Solution Type filter is Custom<\/strong>. These are packages from specific poker schools and coaches: a GTO base with exploitative adjustments for real games. If you work with a coach or are part of a team, their package may already be available in this section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to add a solution to your account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Click \u201cAdd strategy to my account\u201d<\/strong> in the bottom-left corner of the library. After that, all ranges from the selected strategy become available in the Viewer, Trainer, and Editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3. Viewer \u2014 studying ranges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Viewer<\/strong> is designed for visual range study. Not editing, not training\u2014just studying: you look at the structure and understand the logic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single-range mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By default, Viewer opens in single-range mode. On the left is a 13\u00d713 matrix showing the current spot and table view (if available for the selected range). On the right is navigation through the strategy tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Below the matrix, there are several icons. The table<\/strong> icon toggles the table view. The EV<\/strong> icon switches to expected value (EV) display for each hand in the spot instead of range colors. This helps you understand which hands add value in a given situation and which do not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Settings (gear icon) allow you to switch between horizontal and vertical layouts\u2014choose what fits your screen and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multi-range mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can switch modes using the icons in the top-left corner of the Viewer. You can open up to 30 ranges<\/strong> at the same time and view them side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A practical example: compare BB defense against opens from BTN, CO, HJ, MP, and UTG\u2014and immediately see how the range tightens as positions get earlier. This kind of \u201csingle-screen\u201d comparison builds intuition about range structure faster than flipping through them one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The app automatically remembers your open ranges: if you switch sections and return to Viewer, everything will still be there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/strong> before jumping into Trainer, spend 10\u201315 minutes in Viewer. Go through open raise ranges for your format across all positions. Your training will be much more effective once you understand the structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4. Trainer \u2014 building automatic decisions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trainer<\/strong> turns ranges from \u201cI know this theoretically\u201d into \u201cI do this automatically.\u201d This is the key section for practical work. The method for learning poker ranges<\/a> is covered in a separate article. Here, you\u2019ll find everything you need to get started and configure it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First launch \u2014 GTO mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After registration, the left panel in Trainer already contains several ready-made GTO-oriented training sessions for your format. Click any of them to open the session page with its contents and a start button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Creating a custom session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Click \u201cCustom\u201d<\/strong> \u2192 \u201cAdd training\u201d<\/strong> \u2192 enter a name \u2192 select ranges from your account \u2192 click Save<\/strong>. You can include up to 500 ranges in one session. Sessions can be reordered via drag-and-drop in the left panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Classic mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You are \u201cdealt\u201d a hand like at a real table, and you choose an action: fold, call, or raise. A green frame means correct, and the next hand appears immediately. A red frame means a mistake: the session pauses, and the correct answer is shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important Classic mode settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing coverage<\/strong> \u2014 a filter for dealt hands for each range separately. By default, the script includes hands from the range plus borderline hands outside the range. You can adjust this manually\u2014for example, focus only on hands where you make mistakes most often. This significantly improves training efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table view<\/strong> \u2014 configures table display for each range: number of players, your position, stack depth, and prior actions. For standard sessions from the Library, this is already set up. It\u2019s mainly needed for custom ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Randomizer (RNG)<\/strong> \u2014 a random number generator for mixed strategies (when a hand is split between multiple actions with different frequencies). You can enable or disable it in settings and adjust the scale orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Range-drawing mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In this mode, you see the name of the range and recreate it in the 13\u00d713 matrix from memory. Click Check<\/strong> to verify\u2014incorrect cells are marked with red dots. Then you can open the original range for comparison using Show original range<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This mode is more time-efficient\u2014you cover more situations per session. It also develops range-based thinking as complete systems rather than individual hands. Both modes complement each other, and the optimal approach is to combine them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statistics and heatmap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Within each session, there are Classic stats<\/strong> and Range stats<\/strong> tabs with history and accuracy metrics. The Statistics<\/strong> tab shows a matrix with the frequency each hand appears and your correctness rate. Use the heatmap to adjust Dealing coverage: if you see red cells, prioritize those hands in training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5. Editor \u2014 creating and editing ranges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Editor<\/strong> is for when you want not only to learn ready-made ranges but also adapt them to your own strategy: adjust GTO ranges for a specific table, build exploitative versions, or implement a coach\u2019s strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Structure: folders and ranges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The strategy is organized hierarchically: folders \u2192 subfolders \u2192 ranges. A typical structure looks like this: 100bb \u2192 EP \u2192 Open Raise<\/code>. You build this hierarchy according to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fastest way to start is not from scratch but using Clone Folder<\/strong>: right-click a folder \u2192 Clone Folder. This creates a full copy with all nested folders and ranges. The original remains untouched while you work in the copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working with the matrix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Open a range\u2014you\u2019ll see the 13\u00d713 matrix. Click cells (or select multiple), assign a color\/action. The Pro plan supports up to 40 colors and weighted frequencies for mixed strategies. Colors can be configured via Settings<\/strong> in the user menu\u2014changing colors does not affect existing ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Subranges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can create a continuation for any range\u2014a subrange<\/strong>: right-click \u2192 Create subrange. When creating it, choose which colors (lines from the parent range) it applies to\u2014or all at once. This is how a full tree is built: Open Raise EP<\/code> \u2192 vs 3Bet CO<\/code>, vs 3Bet BTN<\/code>, vs 3Bet SB<\/code>, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Editor features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clone range<\/strong> \u2014 creates a copy of a single range. Useful when you need a similar range for another position: clone it, rename it, and adjust a few cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drag & Drop<\/strong> \u2014 any range or folder can be moved into another folder by dragging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notes<\/strong> \u2014 you can add text notes to any range. Useful when working in a group or when your strategy includes conditional logic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6. Importing ranges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you already use other tools, you can import ranges directly without manual transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importing a single range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Open the desired range in Editor, then use the import function and paste the text format from the source application. Supported tools include Flopzilla, Equilab, PioSolver, GTO+, Hand2Note, PokerCruncher, and more than 10 others in the Pro plan. In the free plan, only Flopzilla and Equilab are supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Importing account configuration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The .fbrange<\/code>2 format is a file containing the full configuration: all folders, ranges, and training settings. It can be imported via Import Configuration<\/strong> in the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main use case: your coach exports their configuration and sends you the file. You import it and instantly get the entire structure of their strategy in your account. The same approach works within poker teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mass import from HRC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For bulk import from HoldemResources Calculator, there is a dedicated feature\u2014Mass Import from HRC<\/strong>. This is especially relevant for tournament players working with large libraries of ICM solutions. We recommend checking the dedicated article on using HRC together with FreeBetRange<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 7. Sharing ranges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quick Share<\/strong> is a way to instantly share a range with a coach, study partner, or on a poker forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open a range in Editor and click the camera icon<\/strong> below the matrix. A link to a screenshot of the range will be copied to your clipboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can paste the link into any messenger\u2014it will automatically expand into an image of the range directly in the chat. On forums, use the [img]<\/code> BB code to embed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need to share all ranges at once, use Export Configuration<\/strong> (a .fbrange<\/code>2 file), not Quick Share. These are different tools for different purposes: Quick Share is for a single range and quick display, Export is for transferring a full strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 8. MDA \u2014 population ranges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MDA<\/strong> is a section for analyzing real population ranges, built on a database of 300+ million hands. It is available in the Elite plan (the free plan includes access to only one spot\u2014LJ Open at NL25-50 for preview).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to use filters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All MDA filters group parameters rather than splitting them by individual rooms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rooms:<\/strong> two clusters\u2014Classic<\/strong> (major regular rooms: PokerStars, GG, WPN, 888, iPoker, and others) and Apps<\/strong> (poker apps and club platforms: PokerBros, PPPoker, X-Poker, and others). This grouping ensures statistically significant samples, especially for recreational player archetypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stakes:<\/strong> NL25-50 \/ NL100-200 \/ NL500+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table Size:<\/strong> HU \/ 3-6 max \/ 7+ max<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ante:<\/strong> No Ante \/ Ante<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player type<\/strong> \u2014 the key filter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n