Can I create an event without making it visible to residents?
Yes. You can save an event as a draft and publish it later.
This allows you to:
Set up all event details in advance
Review settings before going live
Avoid residents seeing incomplete information
What is a draft event?
A draft event is an event that has been saved but not published.
When an event is in draft:
It is not visible to residents
Residents cannot book or respond
Only staff can view and edit it
How to save an event as a draft
When creating or editing an event, you will have the option to:
Publish event → makes the event visible to residents
Publish later → saves the event as a draft
Select Publish later to keep the event hidden until you are ready.
What happens when you publish an event?
Once you publish an event:
It becomes visible in the resident app
Residents can:
Book a spot
Respond to the event
View event details
Can I edit a draft event?
Yes. You can update a draft event at any time before publishing.
Changes are not visible to residents
No notifications are sent
What happens if I unpublish an event?
If you change a published event back to unpublished:
The event will no longer be visible to residents
New bookings or responses cannot be made
Existing bookings will still remain visible to residents
Learn more:
Important notes
Draft events are only visible to staff
Publishing is required before residents can interact with the event
You will be asked to confirm when publishing or unpublishing
Best practices
Set up all details before publishing
Double-check audience and booking settings
Use draft mode when planning events in advance