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Set the RSVP Deadline

Organiser

An RSVP deadline is required before publishing. Set it under Registration & RSVP in Event settings.

Before you start

You need owner, admin or editor access to the organisation. Save the event start and end times in Schedule first.

Choose a deadline

  1. Open the RSVP settings

    Open Event settings and find RSVP deadline under Registration & RSVP.

  2. Choose a policy

    Choose Allow RSVP during event to accept responses until the end time, Must RSVP before event starts to close at the start time, or Custom deadline (days before event).

  3. Set a custom deadline if needed

    For a custom policy, enter Days before event. Read the helper text to check how many days before the start responses will close.

  4. Save the policy

    Choose Save changes in the Unsaved changes bar. Save before opening the publish dialog.

Registration & RSVP with the RSVP deadline selector open and the no-policy warning visible
Custom deadline selected with Days before event, helper text and Save changes visible

Check the deadline after changing dates

A deadline tied to the start or end time follows that time when it changes. A custom deadline stays at its saved date. Review it after changing the schedule, and save a new policy if needed.

If something goes wrong

A policy is unavailable. The during-event option needs an end time. The before-start and custom options need a start time. Add the missing times in Schedule.

Publishing says the deadline is missing or in the past. Choose a deadline that has not passed, save the settings, then reopen Publish event.

Next steps