How to Create an Event

Creating an event in Elvanto is straightforward. Follow these steps to set up your event:

  1. Navigate to the Events Page:

    • From the Admin Area, go to Events > Add Event.
  2. Enter Event Details:

    • A page will load where you can enter details about the event.
    • Fill in the Event Name.
    • Select the Event Type from the dropdown menu.
    • Set the Location for the event.
    • Choose the Date and Time for the event. You can add multiple dates if it is a recurring event.
  3. Set Up Registration:

    1. Go to the Registration tab.
    2. Enable registration for the event.
    3. Link or create a new registration form for your event. 
    4. Add multiple tickets, each with its own price point and registration limit.
    5. Set Ticket Availability Dates to control when tickets can be purchased (click the gear icon).
    6. Add descriptions for the tickets to inform attendees about what each ticket type includes.


  4. Add Discount Codes:

    1. Configure discount codes to provide percentage or value-based discounts. These will apply to the total ticket purchase. 
    2. Set limits on how many times a discount can be used.
    3. Specify which tickets the discount applies to, the discount availability date, and add a brief discount description (click the gear icon).

  5. Adjust Additional Settings:

    • Configure additional settings like currency, tax, payment methods, and enable part payments if needed.
  6. Save the Event:

    • Once all the details are entered, save the event to finalize the setup.

By following these steps, you can efficiently create and manage your event in Elvanto.