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Troubleshoot ticket checkout
Verify ticket availability and payment details, then retry once; contact the organizer or support if the issue continues.
Create paid tickets
Add ticket options and prices only after the event host has the required payment setup.
Set ticket capacity
Set a ticket quantity that reflects the real capacity and review it before attendees begin purchasing.
Set ticket sales dates
Use ticket sales dates to control when a ticket can be purchased and stop sales when needed.
Buy an event ticket
Select an available ticket, provide the required attendee information, and complete checkout to confirm a paid registration.
Understand event confirmation
A completed registration or ticket checkout should result in a confirmation; keep it for event check-in and updates.
Cancel an event
Cancel an event only after reviewing its registrations, ticket commitments and attendee communication needs.
Troubleshoot event registration
Check whether registration is still open, whether the event is private, and whether the selected ticket is available.
Check in volunteers and attendees
Use Volunteer & event check-in to locate the correct event and record arrival for registered participants.
Choose an event date and time
Set the event date, start time and end time carefully, then review the displayed timezone before publishing.
Choose the right event host
Choose whether an event is hosted by an individual, organization, community or network before configuring it.
Create free registration
Use the event registration settings for a free event when attendees need to reserve a place.
Create your first event
Create an event by choosing the right host, activity and event details before publishing.
Donate from an event page
When donations are enabled for an event, use the donation option provided on that event page and review the amount before payment.
Edit a published event
Update event details carefully and communicate material changes to registered attendees when appropriate.
Manage event registrations
Use the event management view to review registrations and attendee information for your event.
Publish an event
Review details, registration and payment readiness before making an event available to attendees.
Register for an event
Open the event page, select Register for a free registration flow, and complete the requested attendee details.
Set an event title and description
Use a clear title and a practical description so attendees understand the purpose, schedule and expectations.
Set event location or online details
Add an in-person location or the relevant online joining details according to the event format.
Share an event
Use the event page share options or copy the public event link to invite supporters.
Understand private events
Private events are intended for a limited audience; use the organizer-provided invitation or access path.
Use event templates
Start from an available event template when it matches your format, then review every copied detail before publishing.
Volunteer for an event
Use an event volunteer option when the organizer has enabled volunteer participation and follow the event instructions.
Create a support ticket
Create a support ticket when the issue cannot be resolved with the available guidance or diagnostics.
Use the support widget
Open Ask GoodAction to ask a product question, view conversation history or create a support ticket when needed.
Understand AI support answers
GoodAction Assistant uses available guidance and verified checks where possible; verify important information and escalate unresolved issues.
Check payment readiness
Review payment readiness before publishing paid tickets or collecting donations so checkout is configured for the correct host.
My payment failed
A failed donation, ticket, membership, or Creator Access charge is usually a card, processor, or unfinished checkout — not a missing campaign.
Set up organization payment configuration
Connect and review the required payment configuration before accepting paid tickets or donations.
Connect a payment account
Follow the supported payment connection flow for the selected organization, community or event host before accepting payments.