Getting Started Guide for Attendees
Welcome to LAN.events! This guide will help you discover and register for LAN party events.
Creating an Account
- Click the "Sign In" button in the top right corner
- Choose to sign in with either:
- Google - Use your Google account
- Discord - Use your Discord account
- You'll be automatically redirected back to the platform after authentication
Note: You can browse events without an account, but you'll need to sign in to register for events.
Finding Events
- Click "Events" in the navigation bar
- Browse upcoming LAN party events
- Use filters to find events by:
- Date range
- Location
- Price (free or paid)
- Event status
Registering for an Event
- Click on an event to view details
- Review the event information:
- Date and time
- Location
- Description
- Capacity and current registrations
- Click "Reserve a Seat" (or "Sign In to Register" if not signed in)
- Select your preferred seat from the seating chart
- Complete checkout:
- For free events: Confirm your registration
- For paid events: Complete payment securely
- You'll receive a confirmation and your ticket
Managing Your Tickets
- Click "My Tickets" in the navigation
- View all your upcoming and past events
- Click on a ticket to:
- View event details
- See your seat assignment
- Download your QR code for check-in
- Transfer your ticket (if allowed)
Using Your QR Code
For paid events, you'll receive a QR code on your ticket:
- Go to "My Tickets"
- Click on your ticket
- Scroll to the "Check-In QR Code" section
- Show the QR code at the event entrance, or download it to print
Transferring Tickets
If you can't attend an event:
- Go to "My Tickets"
- Click on the ticket you want to transfer
- Click "Transfer Ticket"
- Enter the recipient's email or username
- Confirm the transfer
Payment for transferred tickets is handled outside the platform between you and the recipient. Make sure to arrange payment separately.
Next Steps
- Check the FAQ for common questions
- Learn more about managing your tickets