How to Use the DJ Dashboard for Song Requests

The DJ Dashboard lets guests request songs directly from their phones, with requests appearing in real-time for your DJ to see. No more walking up to the DJ booth - guests simply scan a QR code or visit a link to submit their song requests.

How It Works

Share the link - Give guests the Song Request Form link or display the QR code at your venue
Guests request songs - Guests submit their favorite songs from their phones
DJ sees requests - Requests appear in real-time on the DJ Dashboard for the DJ to play

Accessing the DJ Dashboard

From your event dashboard, click "Event" in the sidebar
Click "DJ Dashboard"
You'll see the dashboard with sharing links and live requests

Sharing Song Request Links

The DJ Dashboard provides two different links for different purposes:

Song Request Form (For Guests)

This is the link guests use to submit song requests from their phones.

Copy Link: Copy the URL to share via text message, email, or social media
Open: Preview the form to see what guests will experience
Print as QR code: Perfect for placing on tables, signs, or near the dance floor

Tip: Print QR codes and place them on tables so guests can easily scan and request songs throughout the event.

Note: Song request links and QR codes are available as soon as you create your event - you don't need to wait for the event to start. Print your QR codes in advance and have everything ready for the big day.

Live Request Display (For DJ / Display)

This is a read-only view designed to be displayed on a screen near the DJ booth.

Shows incoming requests in real-time
No delete buttons - clean display for the DJ to reference
Perfect for a tablet or monitor at the DJ station

Tip: Set up a tablet or small screen near the DJ booth showing this link so the DJ can see requests without needing access to your account.

What Guests See

When guests visit the Song Request Form, they'll see a simple form with:

Song Title (required) - The name of the song they want to hear. As guests type, they'll see song suggestions from a music database to help them find the exact song.
Artist (required) - The artist or band name (auto-fills when selecting a suggestion)
Your Name (optional) - So the DJ knows who requested it

After submitting, their request appears instantly on the DJ Dashboard. If you've configured a cooldown period, guests will see how long they need to wait before submitting another request.

Viewing Song Requests

The Live Requests section shows all submitted song requests with:

Song title - The requested song
Artist - Who performs the song
Request count - How many guests requested the same song
Requested by - The guest's name (if provided)
Time - When the request was submitted (e.g., "Just now", "2 min ago")
Played status - Whether the song has been marked as played

Dashboard Controls

Search: Find specific songs or artists instantly
Filter tabs: Switch between All, Unplayed, and Played requests
Sort options: Sort by Most Requested, Newest, Artist (A-Z), or Title (A-Z)
Request Song: Opens the song request form (useful for testing)
Refresh: Manually refresh (requests also update automatically in real-time)

Grouped Requests

When multiple guests request the same song, requests are automatically grouped together:

See the total request count for each song
Expand a group to view individual requesters and their messages
Mark all grouped requests as played with a single click

Mark as Played

Track which songs have been played during your event:

Click the checkmark button to mark a song as played
Played songs show a green "Played" badge and move to the Played tab
Click the undo button to unmark if needed
The DJ Panel (public display) also shows played status and allows marking songs

Complete Request History

All song requests are permanently stored and accessible throughout your event. You can:

View the full history of all requests
Filter and search through all submissions
Access older requests by loading more from the paginated list
Never lose a request - everything is saved

Tips for Success

Multiple QR codes: Place song request QR codes on every table and near the dance floor
Announce it: Have the MC or DJ mention that guests can request songs by scanning the QR code
DJ coordination: Brief your DJ on how the system works before the event
Dedicated screen: Set up a tablet showing the Live Request Display at the DJ booth
Test beforehand: Submit a test request to make sure everything is working

Show Song Request QR Code on Live Carousel

You can display the song request QR code directly on your live photo carousel:

Open the Live Photos carousel
Click the Settings (gear icon)
Enable "Song Request QR Code"

This periodically shows the song request QR code on the photo display, encouraging guests to request songs while viewing photos. Learn more about setting up your live carousel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I let guests request songs at my wedding or event? A: Go to Event → DJ Dashboard and share the Song Request Form link with guests. Print QR codes for tables or display the link on screens. Guests can request songs from their phones, and requests appear in real-time for the DJ.

Q: Do guests need to download an app to request songs? A: No! Guests simply scan the QR code or visit the link in their browser. No app download required.

Q: Can I display song requests on a screen for the DJ? A: Yes! Use the "Live Request Display" link, which is a read-only view designed for display on a tablet or screen near the DJ booth. The DJ can see requests without needing account access.

Q: How do I share the song request QR code? A: From the DJ Dashboard, you can copy the Song Request Form link and create a QR code, or print it directly. Place QR codes on tables, near the dance floor, or include in your event signage.

Q: Can the DJ see who requested each song? A: Yes, if guests enter their name (optional field), it shows "Requested by [name]" on each request. This helps the DJ give shoutouts or prioritize requests.

Q: Do song requests update in real-time? A: Yes! New requests appear automatically on the DJ Dashboard and Live Request Display. You can also manually refresh if needed.

Q: Can I delete song requests? A: Song requests can be managed from the main DJ Dashboard. The Live Request Display (for the DJ booth) is read-only and doesn't show delete options.

Q: Can I mark songs as played? A: Yes! Click the checkmark button next to any song to mark it as played. This helps track what's been played during the event. You can also unmark songs if needed.

Q: How do I find a specific song quickly? A: Use the search bar at the top of the request list. You can search by song title, artist name, or requester name. Results update as you type.

Q: What does "Most Requested" sorting show? A: When sorted by "Most Requested", songs with the most requests appear first. This helps the DJ prioritize crowd favorites.

Q: Why are some requests grouped together? A: When multiple guests request the same song, they're automatically grouped to show the total demand. Expand a group to see all individual requesters and their messages.

Q: Is there a limit to how many songs guests can request? A: You can set a cooldown period in Form Settings to limit how often guests can submit requests. For example, set a 5-minute cooldown so guests wait between submissions. Without a cooldown, there's no limit.

Q: Can I get the song request QR code before my event starts? A: Yes! Song request links and QR codes are available immediately after creating your event. You can print and prepare everything well in advance.

Q: Are song requests saved permanently? A: Song requests are stored in your event's database and remain accessible throughout your event and gallery access period. Once your event's gallery access expires (based on your plan), all event data including song requests will be cleaned up.

Q: Can I show the song request QR code on the photo carousel? A: Yes! In the live carousel settings, enable "Song Request QR Code" to periodically display the QR code alongside your photos.

Q: What information do guests need to provide? A: Guests must enter the song title and artist name. Their name is optional but helpful for the DJ to know who made the request.

Q: Can multiple DJs or staff see the requests? A: Yes! Share the Live Request Display link with anyone who needs to see requests. Multiple people can view the same feed simultaneously.

Q: Does this work with any DJ or music service? A: Yes, the DJ Dashboard simply displays requests - it doesn't integrate with specific music services. Your DJ can use any music source they prefer to play the requested songs.

Q: Can I use song requests without the photo sharing feature? A: The DJ Dashboard is part of your Fotify event. You can focus on song requests while using or not using the photo sharing features as you prefer.

Q: What if a guest requests an inappropriate song? A: The DJ has full control over what they play. Requests are suggestions, and the DJ can skip any request that doesn't fit the event.