# Public View: Register for an Event

This article describes the public-facing registration experience that participants see when registering for a community event.

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**TIP:** If a registrant visits the registration link for an event that has already ended, they see a friendly "not open for registrations" message instead of an error page.
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**Find the event**

From the organization's public event page, find the desired event and click **Register Now** to begin the registration process.

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**TIP:** The public event list includes a **Status** filter (Any, Open, Closed) that lets registrants narrow the list to events still accepting registrations. Event cards also display a **Registration Full** or **Registration Closed** badge so the registrant can tell at a glance whether they can sign up before opening the event detail page.
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**Enter attendee information**

The registration form requests the attendee's name and email. Select whether you are registering as a **Participant** or registering on behalf of someone else. Click **Continue** to advance.
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**Complete additional fields**

Provide any additional details required by the organization. Required fields are marked with red asterisks. The specific fields vary by event. Click **Next** after completion.
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**Register additional people (optional)**

If the event allows group registrations, indicate whether you are registering additional people by selecting **Yes** or **No**. Choosing Yes prompts you to enter their information; selecting No advances you to the next step.

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**TIP:** If the event organizer has not enabled group registrations, this step is skipped and you proceed directly to the review page.
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**Review and pay**

Review all attendees, subtotal, and total costs on the order summary page. Apply promo codes if applicable. To remove a promo code that has been applied, click the **Delete** button next to the code. Select your preferred payment method using the **Pay With** button. Click **Complete Registration** to submit.

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**TIP:** Review specific payment instructions for each method. For example, checks may need to be made payable to a specific organization.
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**Confirmation**

A "You're Going" confirmation page displays with registration and event details. You can edit your registration before the deadline or add the event to your calendar using **Save the Date**.
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