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Configure Events Reminders

Event reminders help ensure strong attendance and clear communication with your guests. With Oncord, you can automate email or SMS reminders to prompt RSVPs, confirm attendance, or send final reminders before the event.

How to Configure Event Reminders

  1. Navigate to Dashboard > Marketing > Events.
  2. Open your event.
  3. Click the Configure Reminders button.
  4. Choose from the available reminder types and adjust their settings.

Types of Event Reminders

Oncord provides three types of reminders, each with customizable options.

Reminder to RSVP

Send a follow-up to contacts who have not yet responded to your invitation.

  • Enable Reminder: Turns the reminder on or off.
  • Reminder Date: Set how many days before the event the reminder should be sent.
  • Attendance Status: Select No RSVP to target only those who haven’t responded.
  • Description: Use the event’s original description or write a customised message.
  • Reminder Type: Decide between an Email or SMS, depending on your preferred channel.
  • Include Location Map: Optionally include a map of the event location to help guests find the venue.
  • Email Subject: Edit the subject line as needed.
  • Send a Test: Preview the message before it’s sent to ensure formatting and details are correct.

RSVP Confirmation

Send an immediate confirmation when someone RSVPs as attending.

  • Enable Reminder: Turns the reminder on or off.
  • Filter Attendees: Target all respondents, only their guests, or only those directly invited.
  • Attendance Status: Trigger the confirmation only for confirmed attendees.
  • Description: Use the event’s original description or write a customised message.
  • Reminder Type: Decide between an Email or SMS, depending on your preferred channel.
  • Include Location Map: Optionally include a map of the event location to help guests find the venue.
  • Email Subject: Edit the subject line as needed.
  • Send a Test: Preview the message before it’s sent to ensure formatting and details are correct.

Reminder to All Attending

Send a final reminder to attendees shortly before the event.

  • Enable Reminder: Turns the reminder on or off.
  • Reminder Date: Set how many days before the event the reminder should be sent.
  • Filter Attendees: Target all confirmed attendees, guests only, or invited-only lists.
  • Attendance Status: Trigger the confirmation only for confirmed attendees.
  • Description: Use the event’s original description or write a customised message.
  • Reminder Type: Decide between an Email or SMS, depending on your preferred channel.
  • Include Location Map: Optionally include a map of the event location to help guests find the venue.
  • Email Subject: Edit the subject line as needed.
  • Send a Test: Preview the message before it’s sent to ensure formatting and details are correct.


Tip:
Use a combination of RSVP reminders and final event reminders to maximise attendance and reduce no-shows.