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

# Quickstart: your first event

> Create an event, add tickets, and take your first order in about ten minutes

This walkthrough takes you through the shortest path to a live event that people can buy tickets for. Each step links to a fuller guide if you want more detail.

<Info>
  Selling **paid** tickets requires a connected Stripe account. If you only need free registrations, you can skip that step.
</Info>

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## Create and publish

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Events and click Create Event">
    Sign in at [app.tixfix.ai](https://app.tixfix.ai) and go to `Events` in the left sidebar. Click `Create Event`.

    You can also start from the `Create Event` button on the Tixy banner on your dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Describe your event">
    Fill in the `Event Title` — aim for 80 characters or fewer — and write an `Event Description`. This description appears at the top of your public event page.

    If you'd rather not write it yourself, describe the event in the **Tixy** box at the top of the page and click `Generate Event` to have it drafted for you.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the dates and time zone">
    Choose a `Start Date` and `End Date` (both include a time), then pick the `Time Zone`. Attendees see times in the zone you select here.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a cover image and categorize the event">
    Upload a `Cover Image` at 1200 × 800 px, under 5 MB, in JPG, PNG, or GIF format. Then choose a category under `Event Type`, set the age restriction, and add a few tags.

    See [Event details and venue](/events/event-details) for guidance on each field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the venue address">
    Under `Venue`, start typing the address — `Address Line 1`, `City`, `State`, and `Zip` are required. A map preview confirms the location.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Create and Continue">
    This saves the event and moves you to the second step of the wizard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose free or paid, then add a ticket category">
    On the **Almost There!** screen, select `Paid Event` or `Free Event`.

    Click `Add New Ticket Category` and give it a name (for example `General`), a quantity, a price, and a sales window. Repeat for any additional tiers such as `VIP`.

    Full detail: [Ticket types and pricing](/events/ticket-types).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Stripe if your event is paid">
    Paid tickets cannot sell until a Stripe account is linked. See [Connect Stripe](/payments/connect-stripe).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the registration form">
    Name and email are collected by default and phone is optional. Add your own questions with `Add Custom Form` if you need more — dietary choices, for example.

    Full detail: [Registration form and custom questions](/events/registration-form).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish your event">
    Turn on **Make this event public** if you want the event listed on the TixFix app, then click `Publish`. Not ready? `Save as Draft` keeps it private until you are.

    Full detail: [Publish and visibility](/events/publish-and-visibility).
  </Step>

  <Step title="View your public event page">
    Open the event from the `Events` list and click `View Event` to see exactly what attendees see, including the `Register` button. Share the link from the share icon on the event card.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Watch the orders come in">
    Your dashboard shows `Net Sales`, `Tickets Sold`, `Tickets Scanned`, and `Event Views` for each event. For the list of individual attendees, see [Guest list](/attendees/guest-list).
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## What to do next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add a scanner" icon="user-check" href="/scanning/add-a-scanner">
    Set up the staff who will check people in at the door.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Assign a promoter" icon="user-plus" href="/promoters/assign-a-promoter">
    Bring in sellers and track their commission.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Email your attendees" icon="mail" href="/communication/email-attendees">
    Send a reminder before the doors open.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Check your sales" icon="chart-line" href="/reporting/sales-reports">
    See tickets sold and revenue by category.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Info>
  Still stuck? Email [contact@tixfix.ai](mailto:contact@tixfix.ai) with your event name and a screenshot.
</Info>