Kite Event Settings
Configure all aspects of your event through the Settings panel.
Accessing Settings
- Open your event dashboard
- Click "Settings" in the sidebar
- Select the settings category
Settings Categories
General Settings
Basic event configuration:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Event Title | Name of your event |
| Slug | URL identifier |
| Description | Event details |
| Start Date/Time | When event begins |
| End Date/Time | When event ends |
| Timezone | Event timezone |
Location Settings
Venue information:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Venue Name | Name of location |
| Address | Street address |
| City | City name |
| Country | Country |
Branding Settings
Visual identity:
| Setting | Description | Recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| Event Logo | Main event logo | 400x400px, PNG/JPG |
| Company Name | Organizing company | Keep it short |
Social Media
Connect your social presence:
| Platform | URL Format |
|---|---|
| Website | https://yoursite.com |
| https://linkedin.com/company/name | |
| https://twitter.com/handle | |
| https://facebook.com/page | |
| https://instagram.com/handle | |
| Mastodon | https://instance/@handle |
Visibility Settings
Control who can access your event:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Public | Anyone can view and register |
| Private | Invite-only access |
Payment Settings
Configure financial options:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Currency | Payment currency (EUR, USD, etc.) |
| Stripe Connection | Link your Stripe account |
Display Options
Customize the event experience:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Hide Schedule Tab | Remove schedule from public view |
| Show Attendee Directory | Enable/disable attendee listing |
Advanced Settings
Tab Visibility
Control which sections appear in your dashboard:
- Go to Settings > Tabs
- Toggle visibility for each tab:
- Submissions
- Schedule
- Attendees
- Sponsors
- Communications
- Save changes
Custom Fields
Add custom data fields:
- Go to Settings > Custom Fields
- Click "+ Add Field"
- Configure:
- Field name
- Field type
- Required/optional
- Save
Extensions
Enable additional features:
- Go to Settings > Extensions
- Browse available extensions
- Enable/configure as needed
Contact Settings
Set up contact information:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Contact Email | Main contact for the event |
| Reply-To Email | Email for communication replies |
| Support Email | For attendee support |
Saving Changes
- Click "Save" after making changes
- Changes take effect immediately
- Some changes may require cache refresh
Settings Best Practices
Before Launch
- [ ] Complete all basic information
- [ ] Upload branding assets
- [ ] Configure payment settings
- [ ] Set correct timezone
- [ ] Add social links
- [ ] Review visibility settings
After Launch
- [ ] Avoid changing dates if possible
- [ ] Keep branding consistent
- [ ] Update description as needed
- [ ] Monitor settings regularly
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