Invitation Only Registration – WordPress Plugin

Introduction

The Invitation Only Registration - WordPress Plugin is a fantastic tool for event organizers to manage registrations and RSVPs for exclusive events. The plugin allows you to restrict access to event registration for specific users, groups, or even just a handful of individuals, making it perfect for intimate gatherings, VIP events, or premium conferences. With this comprehensive tutorial, we'll take you through the step-by-step process of setting up and using the Invitation Only Registration plugin.

Before You Begin

Before starting this tutorial, make sure you have the following:

1. WordPress installed and running on your website
2. The Invitation Only Registration plugin installed and activated
3. A good understanding of basic WordPress usage and navigation

Getting Started with Invitation Only Registration

1. Logging in: Start by logging in to your WordPress admin dashboard. Once logged in, navigate to the Plugins section and look for the Invitation Only Registration plugin. Click on it to access its settings.

Step 1: Configuring Plugin Settings

1. In the Invitation Only Registration plugin settings page, you'll see two main sections: Invitation Settings and Registration Settings.

a. Invitation Settings

In this section, you'll set up the invitation rules for your event. There are three main options:

• Invitation Type: Choose whether your event is invite-only (default), public, or hidden.
• Invitation Key: This is the unique code required for users to access your event registration.
• Invitation Expiration: Set a date after which the invitation key expires.

b. Registration Settings

In this section, you'll configure how users register for your event. There are three main options:

• Registration Type: Choose between a simple form, advanced form, or a confirmation page.
• `Registration Form**: Customize your registration form with fields for name, email, etc.
• `Payment Gateway**: Choose a payment gateway (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) or set up manual payment instructions.

Step 2: Creating Invitations

1. In the top-right corner of the settings page, you'll see the Create New Invitation button. Click on it to create a new invitation.
2. Fill out the invitation form with details such as:
   • Invitation Name
   • Invitation Description
   • Invitation Key (automatically generated or customized)
   • Number of Invites (optional)
   • Expiration Date (optional)

Step 3: Sending Invitations

1. After creating the invitation, click on the Send Invitation button to send it to users.
2. You can send invitations manually by manually entering user email addresses, or use a CSV import to send mass invitations.
3. The invitation link will be generated automatically; you can use this to share the invitation with users.

Step 4: Managing Invitations and Registration

1. In the Invitation Settings section, click on Invitation Logs to view a log of sent and received invitations.
2. In the Registration Settings section, click on Registration Logs to view a log of registration attempts and completions.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now successfully set up and started using the Invitation Only Registration plugin on your WordPress site. By following these steps, you can create and manage invitations, restrict access to registration, and monitor user RSVPs. For more information and advanced configuration options, refer to the plugin documentation and user guides. Happy event planning!