Updated Jul 1st, 2025 by Camella Bridges
Planning an event is only half the battle. Getting people to actually show up, well, that’s what counts!
Whether you’re hosting a webinar, launching a product, or scheduling a team meeting, making it easy for your audience to save the date is key. That’s where AddEvent comes in. With simple tools to create, customize, and share calendar-friendly events, AddEvent helps you boost attendance and stay top of mind.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through setting up your first event using AddEvent — from basic setup to publishing and sharing your very first event with your audience.
Sign up for an AddEvent account if you don’t already have one. Choose from our free Hobby plan or one of our paid plans, which come with lots of additional features. Learn more about our plans on our plans and pricing page.
Once you’re logged in to your AddEvent dashboard, start by clicking the + Create event button in the right-hand top corner. You can also click the date on the calendar to quickly create your event, too.
On the Event Creation page, be sure to add all of the important information, including:
On the right-hand side, you’ll see the RSVPs section. If you’re interested in collecting RSVPs, toggle this On.
Now you’ve unlocked some new options in the RSVP Settings tab.
Now it’s time for the fun part: customizing your event to match your branding! There are lots of ways you can customize your event landing page with our Custom Design Templates. Get creative and make your event stand out!
Once your event is ready, hit Save, and you’ll be taken to the Event Details page. From here, you can choose how to share your new event — and there are lots of options!
AddEvent Pro Tip: When someone clicks Add to Calendar, the event gets added to their preferred calendar (Google, Outlook, Apple, etc.) — ensuring they don’t forget to attend.
Before sharing your event widely, it’s always a good idea to test the flow to make sure everything has been set up properly and carefully thought through. This includes:
With just a few clicks, you’ve created and shared a professional, calendar-ready event. From here, you can track RSVPs, schedule follow-up events, or build out a full calendar of activities using AddEvent.
Ready to try it yourself? Log in to AddEvent and start creating!
Not at all! AddEvent is built to be user-friendly with a no-code interface. You can create, customize, and share events right from your dashboard — no technical skills required.
Yes! You can go back into your event at any time to update the title, time, location, RSVP settings, and more. Changes are reflected immediately for future visitors.
You can choose to receive email notifications each time someone RSVPs or opt for a daily summary. These options are available in the RSVP Settings section of your event.
Absolutely. Use the Embed Code option to place an Add to Calendar button, RSVP form, or full event widget directly onto your site or landing page.
The event is instantly added to their preferred calendar (Google, Outlook, Apple, etc.). This helps reduce no-shows and keeps your event top of mind.