<aside> 💡 Recognizing the need to manage event attendance, whether the event is public or restricted, Gatsby offers a valuable waitlist functionality. To cater to your specific objectives, this feature can be configured in various ways. In the following sections, we'll guide you through each configuration, accompanied by best practices for effectively engaging with these waitlisted guests.

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Enabling the Waitlist

Apply to Attend

To exercise full control and approval over your event's attendees, whether it's a public or private gathering, you can activate the waitlist functionality promptly. Here's how:

1. Navigate to your RSVP Page

2. Scroll to the Registration Box on the right side of the page

3. From the dropdown select "Waitlist"

   

This option provides you the flexibility to maintain a list of pre-approved guests who can register through the standard invitation process, bypassing the waitlist.

Capacity/Date Triggered Waitlist

1. Navigate to the RSVP page
2. Scroll to the bottom of the right hand column until you reach the registration box
3. You will see a drop down with three options:
   1. Open - Guests can register and rsvp for the event
   2. Closed - Restricts guests from being able to register for the event any longer
   3. Waitlist - Guests will not be able to RSVP for the event, but will be able to register for the waitlist
4. To automatically close registration either choose a capacity limit or a date to close registration by toggling on the options

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Public Events Waitlist

If you prefer not to have open registration for your public events, you may want to explore the use of the waitlist functionality. To enable this feature, follow these steps:

1. Make the event public by clicking where it says "invite Only" under the event title" & switching to "Public Link"