Email Configuration & Templates
The Drop In Event Platform triggers emails on the following occasions:
- Forgot Password Request
- Event Registration Confirmation (Sent to Attendees)
- Event Reminder (Sent to Attendees)
- When a Speaker is added to an event (triggers a message + iCal file for calendar sync)
NOTE: All email templates can be edited by navigating to settings (in the main menu) then clicking email templates.
- Choose which template you wish to edit
- The buttons below the email body will copy shortcode to your clipboard, you may paste them in the body of the email.
- Example, Clicking on "Event Name" and then clicking Past in the email body will send the name of an event in the body of the message.
Adding an Email Server
In order for the app to send the emails mentioned above you will need to add an email sending server.
- In the main menu, expand the settings section, then click Site Settings
- Navigate to the Mail Server Settings Tab
- Populate the sending server details
- Click Send a Test to confirm your email settings are correct (this will send to the from address)
- Once complete, Click Save.
