🗓️ Set Up Your First Event

FrontDoor+ makes it easy to create an event and start selling tickets.

The setup screens walk you through everything step by step, even if this is your first time organizing an event.

You do not need technical experience. Most organizers complete their setup in just a few minutes.

1️⃣ Enter your event basics

When you click "NEW EVENT", you will start on the Basics screen.

Fill in the following:

Event title
Event description
Location
Start and end dates and time
Event image (1000×500)

Most details here can be edited later, so do not worry about perfection on your first pass.

2️⃣ Create your ticket types

Next, you will create the tickets you want to sell.

Click "TICKETS" and then "NEW TICKET".
Name your ticket (for example: Adult, Youth, Weekend Pass).
Set your price.
Set the quantity available or leave it open.
Choose the sales start and end dates.

Note:

FrontDoor+ supports three kinds of ticket types. This helps you keep things organized and simple for buyers.

Admission Tickets
These are for getting into your event.
For example: General Admission, Adult, Youth, Senior, Weekend Pass.

Add-On Tickets
These are not used for entry.
They are for items redeemed onsite, such as: Ride tickets, Drink tokens, Parking passes

Bundles
A bundle is a group of tickets sold together. Bundles are a great way to increase pre-sales and simplify options for guests.

A Family Pack (two adult tickets and two youth tickets)
A “Date Night” bundle (two admissions plus two drink tickets)
A “Ride + Entry” package combining admission and ride credits

3️⃣ Optional checkout customization

This step lets you tailor the guest experience after purchase.

You can:

Add fine print or special notes
Customize the post-purchase button (useful for linking to a waiver or website)
Add tracking pixels if your organization uses them

These settings are optional. Many events skip this section and go straight to the next step.

4️⃣ Review & Publish

This final step is to head to the "REVIEW & PUBLISH" screen.

Review the following:

Event dates
Description and image
Ticket names and prices
Ticket sales windows

Once everything looks correct, choose how you want the event to be saved:

Draft
Keeps your event private so you can continue editing.
Your ticket page is not visible to the public.

Unlisted
Your event is live, but only people with the link can access it.
This is great for presales, member-only tickets or soft launches.

Published
Your event is fully live and visible to anyone.
You can share the link on your website, Facebook or anywhere your guests find event info.

You can switch between Draft, Unlisted and Published at any time.

Published mode adds your event to our public event listing page and also let's the search engines know about your event.

5️⃣ Promote your event

Once your event is published, it is time to start spreading the word. The "PROMOTE" section in your dashboard gives you everything you need to share your event quickly and easily.

From the Promote screen, you can access:

Your ticket page link
QR codes for posters, signs and print materials
Tracking links to measure which posts or ads generate clicks and sales

These tools help you reach more people and understand where your sales are coming from.

Simple ways to promote your event:

Post your ticket link on Facebook, Instagram and your website
Add your QR code to posters, signage, billboards and handouts
Share the link in email newsletters and community groups
Ask your committee members and volunteers to share the link with their networks

If promoting an event feels unfamiliar, do not worry. We can help guide you through best practices and simple ways to build momentum.