> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.rekkeh.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Events in Rekkeh: Schedules, Invitations, and Access

> Learn how Rekkeh Events manage scheduled access windows, guest lists, invitation methods, and real-time access activity for your facility.

Events in Rekkeh are scheduled access windows that let you control who can enter, when they can enter, and keep a full record of every attempt. Unlike everyday visitor passes, an Event bundles its own guest list, access policies, and audit trail into a single container.

Every event moves through a lifecycle shown as a status badge:

| Status    | Description                                           |
| --------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| Draft     | Created but not yet published                         |
| Upcoming  | Published and visible to invited guests               |
| Active    | Currently within the scheduled start and end time     |
| Completed | The scheduled window has passed                       |
| Cancelled | Manually cancelled before or during the active window |

Opening an event reveals its detail page, which shows a live snapshot of event info, a guest summary with accepted, pending, and denied counts, and recent access activity displaying the latest entries and exits. The Access Activity tab also lists every denied attempt and officer note so you have a complete security picture.

To create an event, follow these steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Events module">
    In the Admin Console sidebar, click **Events**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in event details">
    Enter the event name, type, location, start and end time, and any special instructions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the event">
    Save as **Draft** to edit later, or publish it immediately to make it **Upcoming**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once the event is created, you invite guests using three methods:

1. **Single invite**: enter an individual's name, email, or phone number
2. **Bulk invite**: upload a spreadsheet or paste a list of contacts
3. **General invite link**: generate a public link that anyone can use to register for the event

Invited guests receive a confirmation with event details and a unique QR pass valid only for the event window. At the gate, the pass is scanned like any other, but it is tied to the event audit trail so you can see exactly who attended and when.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="How Event Passes Work" icon="ticket" href="/access-passes/how-event-passes-work">
    Understand the mechanics behind event-specific access passes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Kiosk Overview" icon="monitor" href="/kiosk/overview">
    Learn how kiosks handle self-service event check-in.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>