Public and private events

Visibility and status are two different parameters

In tikento, event visibility (is_public) is independent of its status (draft, published, completed, cancelled). These are two separate parameters:

• Status determines whether the event accepts registrations (only published).
• Visibility determines whether the event can be found through the catalog and search on the platform.

This means a published event can be either public or private.

Public event

A public event (is_public = true):

• Appears in the tikento event catalog
• Is discoverable through platform search
• Is indexed for discovery by new attendees
• Is accessible via direct link

Ideal for open conferences, festivals, public webinars, and any events you want to promote.

Private event

A private event (is_public = false):

• Does not appear in the catalog or tikento search
• Is accessible only via direct link
• Is not indexed on the platform
• Registration works the same as for a public event

Ideal for corporate events, closed meetings, internal training, and invitation-only events.

How to toggle visibility

1. Open the event in the dashboard.
2. Go to the "Overview" tab (or "Settings").
3. Find the "Visibility" toggle (or "Public event").
4. Switch to the desired mode: Public or Private.
5. The change saves automatically.

Toggling is available at any stage — for both drafts and published events.

Common scenarios

Invitation-only registration

Create a private event and send the direct link to the intended attendees via email, Telegram, or another messenger. Uninvited guests won't find the event through the catalog.

Public announcement with delayed registration

Create a public event in "Draft" status. It won't accept registrations, but you can share the link for announcements. When you're ready, publish it.

Moving from private to public

First, run a closed test of your form with a small group (private event), then switch to public for mass registration.