About the Change Status window:

This window allows you to change the status of your event (or other form types such as Memberships, Virtual Events, Surveys, or Donation forms), either immediately or at a specified, future date and time.

Field Descriptions:

Current Status of This Event - Displays the current status of your event.

Change Status Now - Select this checkbox to display the available statuses to use for your event.

• Set status to - Select the appropriate status that you wish to use for your event. More about event statuses...
• Edit status message - Click this link to specify the message to display to registrants on the Start page when the status is changed.
  • Example: “We’re sorry, but the registration period for this event has closed. If you have any questions, please contact us at 303/555-1212. We hope to see you at next year’s conference!"
• Automatically change status for your event at a later date/time – When selected, this feature allows you to change your event status on a specific date, and display an appropriate message to your registrants.
  • Set status to – Select the new status for your event, such as Inactive.
  • On (date/time fields) – Enter the date and time on which you want the status to change.
    • The time zone is determined by the time zone specified in the Event Builder. More info...
  • Display this message to registrants – Specifies the message to display to registrants on the Start page when the status is changed.
    • For example: “We’re sorry, but the registration period for this event has closed. If you have any questions, please contact us at 303/555-1212. We hope to see you at next year’s conference!"
• Click OK to save your changes.

Additional Information:

None.

Related Links:

• How do I activate my event?
• How do I change the status of my event automatically?
• What are the different event statuses, and which one should I use?
• User's Guide - Manager - Activate window