Account Configuration Guide

Complete setup guide including profile configuration, team access, and security settings.

5 min readUpdated 2025-01-14

This guide covers the complete account setup process, from initial registration to configuring team access and security settings.

Registration Requirements

Required information for account creation:

  • Valid email address (verified via confirmation link)
  • Organization name (displayed on event pages)
  • Primary contact phone number
  • Business address (required for Stripe verification)
  • Tax identification (EIN for US, VAT for EU)

Account setup wizard preview

Interactive component coming soon

Profile Configuration

Complete your organizer profile:

  1. 1Upload organization logo (400x400px minimum, PNG/JPG)
  2. 2Add organization description (used in event footers)
  3. 3Set default timezone (affects all event times)
  4. 4Configure notification preferences (email/SMS)
  5. 5Add social media links (displayed on event pages)

Team Access Levels

Owner

Full account access
Billing management
Team member management
API key generation

Admin

Create/edit/delete events
Process refunds
View all reports
Cannot modify billing

Manager

Create/edit events
View reports for assigned events
Cannot delete events

Scanner

Check-in access only
View attendee lists
No financial access

Security Configuration

Recommended security settings:

  • Enable two-factor authentication (TOTP or SMS)
  • Set session timeout (default: 24 hours)
  • Configure IP allowlist for API access (optional)
  • Review login history monthly
  • Rotate API keys quarterly
Never share API keys or login credentials. Each team member should have individual access. Compromised credentials should be rotated immediately via Settings → Security.

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