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Require guest information setting explained

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Written by Luc Comeau
Updated over 2 weeks ago

What does this setting do?

The “Require guest information” setting allows you to collect details about the people a resident is bringing to an event.

When enabled:

  • Residents must provide information for each guest they include in their booking

This helps you better understand who is attending the event.


When is this setting available?

This setting is only available when:

  • The event is a Community Event

  • “Require a booking to attend” is enabled

If bookings are not required:

  • Guest information cannot be collected

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What residents experience

When enabled

  • Residents must enter guest details when making a booking

  • They cannot complete their booking without providing the required information


When disabled

  • Residents can still bring guests (if allowed)

  • Guest details are not required


When should I use this?

Use this setting when:

  • You need to know exactly who is attending

  • The event has controlled access

  • You want accountability for guests

Examples:

  • Private events

  • Events with security or check-in requirements

  • Events with limited capacity


What happens if you change this setting later?

If you update this setting after bookings have been made:

  • New bookings will follow the updated rule

  • Existing bookings will keep the information they were created with

If changes impact existing bookings:

  • You may be prompted to review affected bookings

  • You can choose to keep or cancel them

  • Residents will be notified if cancellations occur

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Important notes

  • This setting only applies to bookings (not Meetings or Notices)

  • It does not retroactively require guest details for existing bookings

  • Guest limits (if set) still apply

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Best practices

  • Enable this for events where guest tracking matters

  • Avoid using it for casual or open events

  • Combine with booking approval for more control

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