After verifying your account, it’s time to create your first event!

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1. Pick the Right Event Type

SimpleTix supports three main event types: Flex Pass, General Admission, and Reserved Seating. Each has unique benefits, so be sure to review them before finalizing.

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Quick Summary

For a more detailed breakdown, see Choosing the Right Event Type.

  • General Admission (GA)

    • The workhorse event type - unless you know otherwise, you probably want to create a General Admission event
    • Supports single times and multiple times
    • Suitable for events that don’t need seat selection (concerts, timed entries)
    • Supports capacity limits, recurring timeslots, or season tickets
    • Also supports Virtual / Online Events with no set Venue. Perfect for webinars or anything not happening in the physical world.

  • Reserved Seating (RS)

    • Patrons select specific seats from a chart
    • Great for theaters, stadiums, or multi-date seat subscriptions (season tickets with assigned seats)
    • Added complexity of managing exact seat assignments

  • Flex Pass

    • Ideal for come-and-go or unlimited re-entry (e.g., farm passes, festivals)
    • Multi-scan tickets, no seat assignments
    • Not associated with any start or end time

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2. Set Up Your Event Type

Once you’ve decided which event type fits your needs, jump into these short setup guides to configure times, tickets, and key features:

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Video Tutorials

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General Admission

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Reserved Seating

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Flex Pass

Each article takes you through the basics: creating ticket types, managing capacities, enabling scans, or building a seating chart.

GA Setup Guide

Configure your General Admission event with capacities, ticket types, and more.

Reserved Seating Guide

Create and manage events with reserved seating charts.

Flex Pass Guide

Set up events with unlimited entry or multi-use passes.