> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.peerpop.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create an Event

> Create and launch your event on PeerPop

## Getting Started

To create an event on PeerPop, click the **"Create an Event"** tab in the sidebar or the **"Create"** button in the top right of any page.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create on PeerPop" icon="plus" href="#create-your-event-on-peerpop ">
    Host your event directly through PeerPop for full access to our promotional tools, analytics, and rewards system
  </Card>

  <Card title="Import Event" icon="file-import" href="/getting-started/import-event">
    Already selling tickets elsewhere? Import your event to expand your reach
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Create Your Event on PeerPop

### Steps to Create an Event

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose Event Type">
    Select between:

    * **Paid Event**: Sell tickets and collect payments
    * **Free RSVP**: Manage free event registrations

    <Note>
      Paid events require Stripe verification to process payments and receive payouts. [Learn more](/getting-started/stripe-verification).
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Basic Details">
    Add your event information:

    * Title
    * Date, time & timezone
    * Schedule type (one-time/recurring)
    * Location (address or virtual link)
    * Venue name (optional)
    * Visibility settings
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize Appearance">
    * Upload event flyer
    * Set theme & text colors
    * Choose categories/tags
    * Write description (or use AI generator)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Tickets">
    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion icon="ticket" title="Create ticket types" defaultOpen>
        * Create ticket types & prices
        * Set amount available
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion icon="clock" title="Advanced Ticket Settings">
        * Description
        * Max order limits
        * Sales start/end dates
        * Ticket scan windows
        * Ticket passcodes
        * Custom service fees
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Affiliate Rewards">
    Turn your attendees into promoters by offering  rewards, discounts, or commission for posting on social media and driving traffic to your event!

    **How it works?**

    1. Choose the type of reward you want to offer (rewards, discounts, or commission)
    2. Create goals for promoters to reach before unlocking their reward (ex: 100 clicks, 5 tickets sold, etc.)
    3. Track their progress and auto payout rewards when the goal is reached

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="Rewards">
        Offer physical or digital rewards

        1. Set reward value (ex: VIP upgrade, merch, free drink)
        2. Specify quantity available (optional)
        3. Choose a target goal to unlock the reward:
           * Number of link clicks (ex: 50 link clicks)
           * Number of tickets sold (ex: 5 tickets sold)
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Discounts">
        Create special pricing offers

        1. Select which tickets to apply discount to (ex: All, General Admission, VIP, etc.)
        2. Choose discount type (% or dollar amount)
        3. Set discount value
        4. Specify quantity available (optional)
        5. Choose a target goal to unlock the discount:
           * Number of link clicks
           * Number of tickets sold
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Commission">
        Pay promoters for ticket sales (paid events only)

        1. Set commission percentage per ticket sold (ex: 10% of each ticket sold)
        2. Max number of promoters can participate in this offer? (optional)
        3. Track sales and payouts automatically
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review & Submit">
    Review your event details and submit to launch your event!

    **Optional enhancements to customize your event:**

    <Accordion title="Additional Features">
      * **Billing Address**: Require billing address during checkout
      * **Accept Donations**: Allow attendees to add donations during purchase
      * **Videos**: Add YouTube video to event page
      * **Schedule Event Reminders**: Schedule automated event reminders (ex: 1 week, 1 day, 1 hour before)
      * **Questionnaire**: Create pre-checkout questions
      * **Add Artist**: Add artists to your event page (full details in Edit Event Details)

      <Note>
        Navigate to the **"Orders"** tab to after you create your questionnaire to view responses by clicking on the **"View Questionnaire Responses"** button.
      </Note>

      * **Terms**: Add custom terms of service
    </Accordion>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Need help? Our support team is available 24/7 to assist you with event setup.
</Note>