How to sign up for free and paid events.
It's easy to sign up for events on Eventship. Here's how.
Free events
- Find an event on the Discover page or from a link
- Click Register or Sign up
- If you're not signed in, create an account or sign in (see Sign-in methods)
- Fill in any registration questions the host asked
- Click Complete registration
- You'll get a confirmation email with your QR code
You're all set! Add the event to your calendar.
Paid events
- Find the event and click Buy tickets
- Choose which ticket type you want
- If there are promo codes available, enter one for a discount
- Review your order and click Proceed to checkout
- If you're not signed in, you can check out as a guest or create an account
- Enter your payment information (Eventship uses Stripe for secure payments)
- Fill in any registration questions
- Click Complete purchase
- You'll get a confirmation email with your QR code and ticket
Guest checkout
You don't need an Eventship account to register. You can check out as a guest for free or paid events. Just provide your email and basic info.
Registration questions
Some hosts ask custom questions during signup:
- Dietary restrictions
- T-shirt size
- Experience level
- Anything else relevant to the event
Answer honestly—this helps the host plan better.
Confirmation email
After you register, you'll get an email with:
- Event date, time, and location
- Your QR code (for check-in)
- Host contact info
- Details to add the event to your calendar
Next steps
Once registered:
Sold-out events and the waitlist
If a ticket type is sold out but has a waitlist enabled, you'll see an amber Waitlist badge instead of "Sold out."
- Click Join waitlist
- Fill in any registration questions
- For paid tickets, your payment is authorized but not charged yet
- You'll get a confirmation email with your position in line (e.g., "#3 on the waitlist")
When a spot opens up, the next person in line is automatically confirmed. You'll receive a registration confirmation email with your QR code—no action needed on your part.
For paid tickets, you're only charged when you get a confirmed spot. If the event fills up permanently, your hold is released.
Tips
- Register early for popular events—spots may fill up
- If a ticket is sold out, join the waitlist to get in line automatically
- Bring your QR code or confirmation email for check-in
- You can cancel your registration anytime (refund availability depends on the host's refund policy)
- Check the event details so you know what to expect