> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.peoplevine.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.peoplevine.com/products/control-panel-overview/events-engine-overview/setup-member-only-event.md).

# How to Set Up a Member-Only Event

### Before you begin (Prerequisites)

* **Permissions**: Any staff role can manage events.
* **Admin Setup**: Membership programs must be configured. You need to know which programs should have access.
* **Event creation**: The event must be created first. See: [How to Set Up an Event](/products/control-panel-overview/events-engine-overview/create-event.md).

### Instructions

1. Navigate to [**SELL > Manage Events**](https://control.peoplevine.com/events).

> **Note (Pro Dash):** Navigate to **SELL > EVENTS > Manage Events**.

2. Click **CREATE EVENT** or open an existing event and click **EDIT**.
3. Enter event details as normal (name, date, time, location, description).
4. Under **Calendar Settings (Visibility)**, select **Active Members** — this makes the event visible only to members with an active membership.
5. Under **Who can Register?**, select **Active Members Only**. A checkbox grid of membership programs appears below — tick every program that should be allowed to register.
6. Click **CREATE** or **UPDATE** to save.

**For tiered pricing across membership levels:**

* Create multiple ticket types (e.g., "VIP" at $0, "Premium" at $10, "Standard" at $25).
* Restrict each ticket type's visibility to the appropriate membership program.
* **Link inventory** across all ticket types so they pull from the same total capacity.

> If the event is already restricted to members at the event level, setting ticket-level visibility to specific programs is only necessary when you have different pricing tiers per program.

### Best Practice

Test registration with accounts at different membership tiers before announcing the event to confirm access rules work correctly.

### What Happens Next

* **On the member side**: Only active members in allowed programs see the event on their calendar and can register. Non-members and members with Failed, Cancelled, or Suspended status are blocked.
* **Next step**: [How to Manage Event Registrations](/products/control-panel-overview/events-engine-overview/manage-registrations.md).

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*Last updated: 2026-06-07*


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