Use this page before you invite attendees
Hosts often worry about what attendees will see after they click Register. The exact flow depends on your settings: free RSVP, paid tickets, approval, waitlist, or closed registration.
A good event page sets expectations before the attendee submits the form, and the confirmation state should match what the host can actually offer.
Common attendee states
| State | What it means |
|---|---|
| Confirmed | The attendee has a spot unless the event changes later. |
| Pending approval | The host needs to review the registration before confirming. |
| Waitlisted | The event is full or controlled, and the attendee does not yet have a confirmed spot. |
| Paid checkout | The attendee may need to complete payment before the registration is treated as confirmed. |
| Cancelled | The registration or event is no longer active for that attendee. |
Check the attendee flow
- 1
Open the public page
Use the event link in a private window so you see the page as an attendee, not as the host.
- 2
Read the registration button and form
Confirm that the button, form fields, price, capacity, and waitlist text match your event setup.
- 3
Check the confirmation expectation
Make sure attendees can tell whether they are confirmed immediately or waiting for approval.
- 4
For paid events, check checkout context
Do not complete real payments for testing unless you know the environment is safe. Use support if you need payment-flow verification.
Attendee clarity checklist
The page explains whether registration is instant or reviewed.
Capacity, waitlist, or sold-out state is clear.
Paid ticket expectations are visible before checkout.
Custom questions do not surprise attendees.
Important event changes are communicated directly.
Status language matters
Do not describe waitlisted or pending attendees as confirmed. The attendee should always know whether they have a real spot.
FAQ
Will attendees know if they are waitlisted?
They should see a status that reflects the event setup. Check the public flow after enabling waitlist or capacity rules.
Do paid attendees receive confirmation immediately?
Paid confirmation depends on checkout completion and payment status. If something looks unclear, contact support with the event link.
Should I explain approval on the event page?
Yes. If you review registrations manually, say so before attendees submit the form.
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