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# Your First Event — Quick Start Guide

Ready to run your first event? Let's get you from zero to "say cheese" in just a few minutes. Here's everything you need to do — no fluff, just the essentials.

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## Step 1: Create a Template

Before creating an event, you'll need a template for your photos.

1. Go to the **Templates** tab at the bottom of the screen
2. Tap the **+** button to create a new template
3. Design your layout — add photo slots, text, backgrounds, and overlays
4. When you're happy with it, tap **Save and Use**

| Not sure where to start? Browse the built-in templates for inspiration. You can duplicate and customize any of them.

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## Step 2: Choose Your Effects (Optional)

If you want guests to apply AI effects to their photos:

1. Go to the **Effects** tab at the bottom of the screen
2. Browse the AI effects library — over 200 to choose from
3. Select the effects you want to make available
4. Apply them to the specific event you're setting up

Guests will see your selected effects on the attraction screen before they take their photos.

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## Step 3: Configure Sharing

Sharing settings are **global** — they apply to all your events.

1. Go to **Settings**
2. Configure how guests take their photos home:

* **QR Code** — Guests scan and access their gallery online
* **SMS** — Send a gallery link via text message
* **Email** — Send a gallery link via email
* **Print** — Print on the spot (if you have a printer connected)

Enable or disable each option to match your setup.

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## Step 4: Create an Event

1. Go to the **Events** tab
2. Tap the **+** button to create a new event
3. Give your event a **title** (e.g., "Sarah & Tom's Wedding")
4. Tap **Create**

Once the event is created, you can customize it further by tapping the **three dots (⋯)** on the event card — from there you can edit the title, subtitle, cover image, and other event-specific settings.

[screenshot: Create event screen]

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## Step 5: Go Live!

1. Tap on your event from the events list
2. Tap **Go Live**
3. The booth is now running — guests can step up and start taking photos

[screenshot: Go Live button]

That's it. Your first event is live!

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## Quick Checklist Before Going Live

Here's a last-minute sanity check:

* ✅ Template created and looking good
* ✅ Effects chosen (if using AI effects)
* ✅ Sharing options configured in Settings
* ✅ Printer connected (if printing)
* ✅ iPad charged or plugged in
* ✅ Wi-Fi connection stable
* ✅ Test photo taken — everything looks right

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## What's Next?

Now that your first event is running, explore the rest of the knowledge base to fine-tune your setup:

* [Configuring Countdown Timers](/en/article/configuring-countdown-timers-nzzo6g)
* [How AI Effects Work](/en/article/how-ai-effects-work-v1gnrq)
* [Printing Overview](/en/article/printing-overview-how-it-works-qru9xh)
* [Screen Saver & Idle Display](/en/article/screen-saver-types-default-media-mirror-17cqdpw)