Set up your event in less than 5 minutes

Step 1: Create Event

1. Log in to your mTap account and access the sidebar
2. From the side menu titled "Events" select "Host Events"
3. On the dashboard that appears, click the “Create Event” button.
4. Enter Event Details:
   • Fill in the Event Name, Date, Location, and Description.
   • Add a banner image to customize your event page.
   • For detailed instructions and leveraging the max value out of the event creation function, refer the detailed knowledge base link . 
   • Click “Save Event” to proceed.
5. Go to the “Schedule” tab to add event sessions:
   • Work with“Add Session”, “Add Speaker” and “Add Track” to enable efficient management.
   • Click “Save” after adding each session.
   • For detailed instructions and leveraging the max value out of the software, refer the detailed knowledge base link for Setting Up Schedule and Speakers

Step 2: Connect Stripe

1. Navigate to the “Payments” section from the event dashboard.
2. Click “Integrate Stripe”:
   • If you already have a Stripe account, log in to connect it.
   • If you don’t have a Stripe account, click “Get Started” and follow the prompts to create and connect your account.
   • For detailed instructions and leveraging the max value out of the software, refer the detailed knowledge base link for Stripe integration.
   • Confirm Connection: Ensure Stripe is correctly linked by seeing the “Connected” status in "Settings".

Step 3: Add Ticket

1. Go to the “Tickets” section on the event dashboard.
2. Click “Create Ticket”:
   • Choose Free, Paid, or Member-only ticket types.
   • For detailed instructions and leveraging the max value out of the software, refer the detailed knowledge base link for Ticket Type Selection: Creating tickets (free, paid, member only)
   • Fill in Ticket Name, Price (if paid), and Quantity Available.
3. Set Ticket Availability: Choose start and end dates for when the ticket is on sale.
   • For detailed instructions, refer the detailed knowledge base link for Creating, Customizing and Managing Ticket Availability
4. Toggle settings for “Guest Approval”, “Member Only”, or other access options if required.
5. Click “Create” to finalize your ticket setup.

Step 4: Share the Event Page and Market

1. From your Event Dashboard, click “Manage Event”.
2. Go to the “Overview” tab.
3. Copy Event Link:
   • Click the “Copy” button next to your event URL to share directly.
   • You can also click social media icons to share the event link on Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), or WhatsApp.
   • For detailed instructions and leveraging the max value out of the software with respect to sharing the event, refer to this detailed knowledge base link. 
   • Promote Your Event:
   • Use your social media or email marketing platforms to distribute the event link.
   • Consider scheduling posts or emails with the event details to reach a wider audience.

Summary

With these quick steps, you can create an event, connect Stripe for payments, add tickets, and market your event page effectively in less than 5 minutes. For more details, click this link to our 20 minute product playbook to ensure you’re maximizing the benefits of mTap's powerful event management capabilities.