{"source_id":"cove-34283794009492","company":"Cove","kind":"documentation","category":"documentation","title":"Creating & Managing Events","url":"https://support.cove.is/hc/en-us/articles/34283794009492-Creating-Managing-Events","body":"Create and customize events for your tenants! In this article we will discuss creating individual events and each of the following sections.\n\nOnce an event is created, you can track attendance and engagement directly from the event detail page and the Events table. The Attendees section on the event detail page shows RSVP Total, RSVP Limit, Total Checked-In, % Full, Tenant RSVPs, Guests, and Waitlist. The Events table shows summary metrics including Total RSVPs, RSVP Limit, RSVP Rate, Total Waitlisted, Total Check-Ins, % Checked In, and % Full for both Upcoming and Past events. Within an event's RSVP table you can view per-attendee details including Email, Tenant, Date RSVP'd, Checked In At, RSVP Qty, and Notes. All metrics are exportable via CSV download.\n\nadd basic information\n\nconfigure event RSVPs\n\nconfigure event ticket prices (only if Stripe is activated)\n\nconfigure events shown on displays (only if displays are activated\n\nconfigure event email notifications\n\nsurveys\n\nwaivers\n\ntags\n\nBasic Event Information\n\nNavigate to the Engage section of the dashboard, and click on +New Event in the top right.\n\nFill out the basic information of your event:\n\nName\n\nDescription (customize using rich text editing tools!)\n\nStart Time\n\nEnd Time\n\nLocation (optional)\n\nImage\n\nAdd event link information (optional): Add information to this section if you are hosting an online event or if you need to share information from another website.\n\nConfigure Event RSVPs\nThis section allows you to manage event RSVPs, RSVP limits, waitlists, automatic waitlist promotion, and guest check-in with QR codes.\nSelect Collect RSVPs if you would like to require an RSVP for your event. If you select this, several other customizable options will appear.\n\nEvent RSVP Limit (optional): add a maximum occupancy for your event\n\nIf you enter a maximum occupancy, the waitlist option will appear.\n\nThe RSVP limit refers to the number of people, not the number of reservations.\n\nFor example: If you set the RSVP limit to 20 and set the Limit Per User to 2, no one will be allowed to RSVP once 20 total attendees have RSVPd (regardless of whether someone included a +1).\n\nEnable Event Waitlist: Select this option if you would like to enable a waitlist once maximum capacity is reached.\n\nFor example: If the event RSVP limit is set to 40, the 41st person to RSVP will automatically be placed on the waitlist.\n\nWhen the waitlist is enabled, you can manage it manually or use automatic promotion.\n\nAuto-Promote Waitlisted Users When Space Permits\nWithin the Waitlist Settings, you can configure how users are promoted from the waitlist when space becomes available. There are two separate check boxes:\n\nAuto-promote wait-listed users\n\nRequire promoted users to confirm\n\nWhen enabled:\n\nWait-listed users are automatically promoted when capacity becomes available.\n\nPromotions occur in order from oldest to newest on the waitlist.\n\nUsers are moved off the waitlist without manual intervention.\n\nIf this setting is not enabled, property teams must manually convert users from the waitlist tab.\n\nRequire Users Taken Off the Waitlist to Confirm RSVP\n\nThis setting can be enabled in addition to auto-promotion. When enabled:\n\nPromoted users receive an email prompting them to confirm their attendance.\n\nYou must configure how long they have to confirm (for example, 1 day after waitlist promotion).\n\nIf they confirm within the required timeframe, their RSVP is secured.\n\nIf they do not confirm in time, they are returned to the bottom of the waitlist, and the spot is offered to the next user.\n\nIf this setting is not enabled, promoted users are automatically marked as Going and no confirmation is required.\n\nManually Managing the Waitlist\n\nTo manually manage the waitlist:\n\nFind your event and click on the name (in blue) to access RSVPs.\n\nNavigate to the Waitlist tab.\n\nConvert to RSVP or delete the user\n\nApprove users:\n\nClick Convert to RSVP.\n\nUsers will not receive an email when converted.\n\nIn the app, the event status will change from On Waitlist to Going.\n\nDelete users from the waitlist:\n\nClick the trash icon.\n\nUsers will not receive an email when removed from the waitlist.\n\nLimit Per User: If you would like guests to be able to bring additional guests, add the number or tickets allowed per user. For example: If you want guests to only RSVP for themselves, set the limit to 1. If you would like guests to bring a +1, set the limit to 2.\n\nUse QR code on tablet for checkin:\n\nSelect this option if you would like guests to use their personalized QR code to check into the event.\n\nThis is only applicable if you plan to use the cove Kiosk App at your event. For more information about Event Check-In, please visit this article.\n\nConfigure Event Ticket Prices\nThis section allows you to manage multiple event ticket prices for an event and is only compatible if you have Stripe setup in your dashboard.\n\nClick +Add Price\n\nAdd a ticket label (this will be visible to tenants).\n\nAdd a ticket price.\n\nRepeat steps to add multiple ticket prices.\n\nConfiguring Events Shown on Displays\nThis section allows you to manage how events are shown on your integrated displays and is only compatible if displays are activated in your dashboard.\n\nPublish this event to your Onsite TV Displays\n\nIf doing so, ensure the event image is landscape orientation and at least 1344w x 1080h px.\n\nThe event title, time, and description text will automatically be overlayed on top of the image, so it is not recommended to use images with text on them for events published to Onsite TV Displays.\n\nTo add an even to a display, select the display(s) from the dropdown menu. The event will be shown during the times set in the Visibility section.\n\nConfiguring Event Email Notifications\nThis section allows you to manage several types of event notifications:\n\nevent confirmation emails for those who RSVP\n\nnotification emails to property teams when a user RSVPs to an event\n\nevent reminder emails\n\nevent starting soon reminder emails\n\nEvent Confirmation Emails\nTo enable event confirmation emails for users, check the box. When this box is checked, users will receive an email upon RSVPing to an event that includes event details and links to add the event to a Google or Outlook calendar.\n\nTo enable event emails for property teams when a user RSVPs to an event, add email addresses in the box and separate each with a comma.\n\nHere is an example of the email a user will receive when RSVP'ing to an event:\n\nNotes:\n\nIf Send Notifications is enabled, users who RSVP will receive the above confirmation email.\n\nIf Send Notifications and Wait List are both enabled:\n\nUsers who RSVP while there's availability will receive the above confirmation email and they will appear in the RSVP tab.\n\nUsers who RSVP and are added to the wait list will not receive a confirmation email. They will, however, see the event on their mobile app, and they will appear in the Waitlist tab.\n\nUsers who are moved from the wait list to an RSVP will not receive an email, however, they will see the event on their mobile app, and they will appear in the RSVP tab.\n\nUsers on the wait list cannot be check into the event- only users who are in the RSVP tab can be checked into the event.\n\nEvent Reminder Emails\nWhen Send Event RSVP Reminder Email is enabled, a configuration form appears where you can select when reminder emails should be sent before the event (hours, days, or weeks in advance).\n\nWhen Send Event Starting Soon Reminder Email is enabled, a configuration form appears where you can choose when the “Starting Soon” email should be sent before the event begins (minutes, hours, or days in advance). These emails will include “Starting Soon” in the subject line.\nNote: Event Reminder emails can be updated anytime after the event was created, and ahead of when the notifications should arrive.\nEvent Surveys\nYou can send a survey to event RSVPs or attendees to gather feedback on the event. Responses can be viewed in the Event table or in the Survey table.\nNote: This can also be configured later from the Event Details page after the event has been created.\nCheck Send Post-Event Surveys to RSVPs to enable a post-event survey for this event.\nWaivers\nIf the event requires a waiver you can add it here. Users will be required to sign the waiver in order to RSVP to a slot, and their waiver will be stored in the dashboard.\n\nCreate an event waiver\n\nAdd the waiver to the event by selecting it from the dropdown.\n\nTags\nEngagement Tags\nEngagement Tags can be used to categorize or label an event. Tags do not affect event visibility and are for organizational purposes only. You can add one or more tags to help identify recurring programs, special initiatives, or event categories across your events table.\nTo create and manage Engagement Tags, navigate to Engage > Engagement Tags. Once tags are created, they will be available to select from the dropdown on any event or recurring event template.\nTags applied to an event are visible in the Events table and can be used to filter and download events for easier reporting and planning.\nUser Tag Visibility: To show this event to only certain user groups, click Only Visible To Specified User Tags and select from the dropdown menu. 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