{"id":536,"date":"2026-06-24T15:20:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T13:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tappin.academy\/?p=536"},"modified":"2026-06-25T14:08:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:08:17","slug":"event-settings-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tappin.academy\/nb_no\/tips-and-tricks\/2026\/06\/24\/event-settings-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Event Settings \u2014 Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.tappin.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/M02-TA-Demo-Event-settings.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your workspace is set up, the next step is creating your first event. Tappin makes event creation quick \u2014 you set the foundation (name and date), choose how attendees will interact (registration and platform), and decide whether the event is paid or free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Open the Events Section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>Workspace home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>From your workspace, locate the Events tab in the side navigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Events tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click New Event to start creating an event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why: <\/strong>The Events tab is where all your events are managed and where new events are created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Set the Event Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>New Event creation form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Enter a name for your event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick a date using the date picker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This forms the foundation \u2014 everything else builds on these two elements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why: <\/strong>Name and date are the two essential pieces of information that anchor your event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Configure Attendee Interaction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>Event creation form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Toggle Event Registration ON if attendees need to sign up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle Event Platform ON if attendees will get a content hub during the event (agenda, speakers, networking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For most events, you&#8217;ll want both enabled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why: <\/strong>These two toggles determine how attendees engage with your event \u2014 both before (registration) and during (platform).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Set Paid or Non-Paid Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>Event creation form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Decide: is this a paid event or free?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If paid, toggle Paid Event ON<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment method options will appear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select which methods to accept: card, invoice, or both<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your event currency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why: <\/strong>This determines whether you need to configure payment settings and which payment methods are available to your buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Save the Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>Event creation form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Review your selections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Save<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your event is now created and ready for the next configuration steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why: <\/strong>Saving locks in your foundational event setup. You can now proceed to tickets, registration form, and branding (each covered in separate modules).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Concepts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Event Registration vs Event Platform<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Event Registration: Sign-up flow for attendees to register before the event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event Platform: Content hub for attendees during the event \u2014 agenda, speakers, networking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both can be enabled together for most events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payment Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Card: Credit\/debit card payment via Stripe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invoice: Pay-by-invoice option for organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EHF: Norwegian e-invoicing (when enabled by Tappin admins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple methods can be enabled simultaneously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Currency cannot be easily changed after tickets are sold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Branding is covered in a separate module \u2014 not in this step<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For specified events, you&#8217;ll also set a participant assignment deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All settings can be revisited before going live<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Troubleshooting Quick Reference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Issue<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Payment options not appearing<\/td><td>Ensure Paid Event toggle is ON first<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cannot select currency<\/td><td>Verify workspace Payment Service is set up (Module 1)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cannot save event<\/td><td>Check that name and date are both filled in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EHF option not visible<\/td><td>EHF requires Tappin admin setup (Module 6)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Once your workspace is set up, the next step is creating your first event. Tappin makes event creation quick \u2014 you set the foundation (name and date), choose how attendees will interact (registration and platform), and decide whether the event is paid or free. Step-by-Step Process Step 1: Open the Events Section Where: Workspace home What to do: Why: The Events tab is where all your events are managed and where new events are created. Step 2: Set the Event Foundation Where: New Event creation form What to do: Why: Name and date are the two essential pieces of information that anchor your event. Step 3: Configure Attendee Interaction Where: Event creation form What to do: Why: These two toggles determine how attendees engage with your event \u2014 both before (registration) and during (platform). Step 4: Set Paid or Non-Paid Event Where: Event creation form What to do: Why: This determines whether you need to configure payment settings and which payment methods are available to your buyers. Step 5: Save the Event Where: Event creation form What to do: Why: Saving locks in your foundational event setup. 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