Controls whether events of this Type can be more than one day.

NOTE: An event cannot be both multi-day and repeating. This means that an Event Type can have either multi-day or repeating events enabled but not both.

Multi-day events are ideal for larger conferences, like annual conferences that are more than one day. Repeating events are ideal for smaller events, like weekly or monthly webinars.

Controls whether event creators can upload a unique event logo for events of this Type. If enabled, and a logo is uploaded, it will display in search results, the events list page, and event details page.

NOTE: Logos display as a thumbnail on the events list page and as a 300px maximum image on the event details page.

Arguably the most important setting, this determines the event's registration process, which in turn controls whether additional configuration options are available. Processes include:

• No registration - Select this for events you simply want to add to your Event Calendar to keep your members aware of your organization's upcoming events.
• Link to External Registration System - Select this if registration for these events will be handled via an external registration system. Event creators will be able to specify the link during event creation.
• RSVP Only - no payment - This option is for events where formal registration (or payment) isn't required but users still must acknowledge their attendance by RSVP. This allows an attendee roster to be tracked. Webinars, fun-runs, and various work functions are the types of events this process is often used for. Note that only users with accounts on your site can RSVP.
• Simple - Use this for smaller events where registration is desired but sessions and registration add-ons aren't needed. Generally, member/non-member pricing is used for this type of registration, but more complex pricing can be set up, if needed.
• Full - Use this for large, multi-day events, like annual conferences, etc., where you plan to host an agenda full of sessions and other registrations add-ons (e.g., keynotes, lunches, and after-hours events).

NOTE: A number of additional options will appear depending on your choice. All possible options are described below, with their associated process indicted.

Does your organization host daily, weekly, and/or monthly events? Rather than manually creating each one, you can create a repeating event to produce a series of individual events, greatly reducing your workload.

NOTE: An event cannot be both multi-day and repeating. This means that an Event Type can have either multi-day or repeating events enabled but not both.

Multi-day events are ideal for larger conferences, like annual conferences that are more than one day. Repeating events are ideal for smaller events, like weekly or monthly webinars.

To enable the creation of Repeating Events for this Event Type, enable this option.

Check out Repeating Events to learn more.

If enabled, Admins and members of the community can register existing users (those with accounts) as guests.

How this is done is different for Full and Simple registration events.

• For Full registration events, it's done via the Find Existing Contact feature on the Registrants page of the registration form.

• For Simple registration events, it's done on the event's details page, via the Registration area shown below. Begin typing the person's name in the field, and then select them from the list that appears.

If enabled, Admins and members of the community can register those without accounts as guests.

How this is done is different for Full and Simple registration events.

• For Full registration events, it's done via the Add New Contact feature on the Registrants page of the registration form.

• For Simple registration events, it's done on the event's details page, via the Registration area shown below. Type the person's full name in the field, and then click the Create contact and register option that appears.

NOTE: The process above is how Admins and members can register public users (those without an account).

For public, Simple registration events, public users (those without an account) can also register themselves as guests. This is possible on the event's details page, where these users will see the Register as guest area. Here, they can enter their email address, first/last name, and company to add themselves to the event's roster. This does not give them a community account, just the ability to be a guest registrant.

NOTE: This feature is NOT available for Full registration events. Only Admins and community members can register guests for this event type.

Determines the pricing model(s) available for events of this Type:

• If disabled, events can only set a single price for ALL registrants.
• If enabled, events can choose one of three pricing schemes: (1) simple pricing (a single price), (2) member/non-member pricing, or (3) pricing based on Registrant Classes.

NOTE: Registrant Classes allow you to map your Security Groups to a registration group or type of attendee (e.g., Member, Speaker, Exhibitor), allowing for the most complex pricing model. See Registrant Classes to learn more.

Email Templates

Depending on the selected Registration Process option, a number of email-message options will appear (e.g., Registration Confirmation, Registration Cancellation, etc.). Each option defaults to the recommended template. You can choose a different template or opt to not send that message.

NOTE: The default templates can be modified on the Admin > Email > Email Management > Email Templates page. There, select Events from the Category menu to list each template. You can also create new Event templates on that page and select them.

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NOTE: This video is a comprehensive look at Event Manager. Event templates are discussed starting at 01:04:34.