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Activate and use the Attachments App

Activate the Attachments App to upload and share PDFs, images, videos, and ZIP files with your event participants.

Written by Lasse Schmitt
Updated this week

Introduction

The Attachments App is a modular micro-app within eventpage.ai. It allows you to upload and provide files directly within your event environment.

Typical use cases include:

  • πŸ“„ Workshop documents (PDF)

  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Floor plans & venue maps

  • πŸ“Š Presentations or briefing documents

  • πŸ–ΌοΈ Photo galleries after the event

  • πŸŽ₯ Event recap videos

  • πŸ“¦ ZIP files with bundled content (like images)

You can either make files visible to all participants or assign them specifically to selected guests, roles, or ticket categories.

Ideal for:

  • Conferences & workshops

  • Sports events

  • Trade fairs

  • Community events

  • Trainings & educational sessions


Step-by-step guide / How it works

Step 1: Activate the Attachments App

  1. Open your event.

  2. Go to Apps > Appstore.

  3. Activate the Attachments App using the toggle.

  4. The app will now appear in your event menu under Attachments.

Note: Often, the Attachment is visible and pre-installed in the event. You can simple use it.


Step 2: Upload a file

  1. Go to Attachments inside your event.

  2. Click Upload file.

  3. Select the desired file (e.g., PDF, image, video, or ZIP).

  4. Add a title and optional description.

  5. Save.

Supported file types (depending on your plan):

  • PDF

  • JPG / PNG

  • MP4

  • ZIP

πŸ“Œ [Screenshot: Upload interface]


Step 3: Assign visibility (optional)

  1. Open the uploaded attachment.

  2. Go to Assign guests settings.

  3. Choose whether the file should be:

    • Visible to all participants

    • Restricted to specific ticket categories

    • Available only to selected guests or roles

This allows you to:

  • Share VIP documents only with VIP guests

  • Provide workshop materials only to booked slot participants

  • Keep internal documents accessible only to hosts


Step 4: Share content after the event

The Attachments App is also ideal for post-event communication:

  • πŸ“Έ Upload event photos

  • πŸŽ₯ Share highlight videos

  • πŸ“‚ Provide documentation

  • πŸ“¦ Offer downloadable ZIP packages

Participants can access and download files directly via their event page or personal login area.


Best practices & pro tips

βœ… Use clear and professional file names (e.g., β€œWorkshop_AI_Session_1.pdf”).

βœ… Compress large image collections into ZIP files.

βœ… Upload only finalized content after the event.

βœ… Use role or ticket filters to control visibility.

βœ… Check file size limits before uploading large files.


Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Which file formats are supported?

A: PDF, images (JPG/PNG), videos (MP4), and ZIP files. Additional formats may depend on your plan.

Q: Can guests edit files?

A: No, files are download-only.

Q: Is there a file size limit?

A: Yes, depending on your subscription plan. Large files may need compression.

Q: Can I delete or replace files?

A: Yes, attachments can be updated or removed at any time.


Related articles & next steps

πŸ“– How to activate apps & modules

πŸ“– Managing roles & permissions

πŸ“– Customizing your event page

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