How to Use Match & Connect for Guest Networking

Match & Connect turns your event into a networking or matchmaking experience. Guests create profiles, swipe through other attendees, and when two people like each other, their contact information is revealed. It's a fun, Tinder-style way to spark connections at weddings, networking events, singles parties, and more.

You can try it free with the first 4 guests on any event — no purchase required. When you're ready to open it up to everyone, unlock the add-on in a couple of clicks.

Perfect For

• Singles matching at weddings - Help single guests meet each other
• Conferences & trade shows - Buyer-to-supplier and capital-to-business introductions
• Corporate & networking events - Professional connections made easy
• Procurement & supplier events - Match organizations by what they need and offer
• Festivals & parties - Social discovery for attendees
• Galas & balls - Elegant way to facilitate introductions

Match & Connect comes in two flavors — Social mode for matchmaking and Business mode for professional B2B networking. You choose which one fits your event (see below).

How It Works

1. Share the link - Give guests the Match & Connect link or display it at your venue
2. Guests create profiles - They add photos, bio, interests, and social handles
3. Swipe to match - Guests swipe right to like or left to skip other profiles
4. Mutual matches revealed - When two people like each other, they can see each other's contact details to connect

Choosing Your Experience Mode

Match & Connect runs in one of two modes, which you pick from the Settings section of the Match & Connect card:

• Social mode (the default) - Tinder-style matchmaking. Guests share gender and who they're interested in, plus photos, bio, and interests. Ideal for weddings, singles parties, and social mixers.
• Business mode - Professional networking. Dating preferences are replaced with business fields (organization type, job title, company, industry, networking goals, and more), and the app recommends the most relevant people to meet. Ideal for conferences, trade shows, and corporate events.

Switching Modes

1. Open the Match & Connect card on your dashboard
2. In Settings, choose Social or Business under Experience Mode

Important: You can only change the mode before any guest has registered a profile. Once guests start signing up, the mode is locked so profiles stay consistent. If you need to switch after registrations have begun, remove the existing profiles first.

Business Mode: Professional Networking

Business mode turns Match & Connect into an outcome-focused networking tool. Instead of "who do you want to date," it asks "what does your organization do, and what are you here to accomplish" — then surfaces the most relevant people to meet.

What Guests Can Share

Depending on what you enable, business profiles can include:

• Organization type - Corporation, Supplier / Vendor, Government Agency, Lender / Capital Provider, Investor, Entrepreneur / Startup, Service Provider, Nonprofit (or your own custom list)
• Job title and company
• Industry
• Networking goals - e.g. Looking for customers, Looking for suppliers, Seeking procurement opportunities, Seeking capital or funding, Looking for strategic partnerships, Exploring acquisition or growth opportunities, Expanding professional network
• Short prompts - What they're seeking, what they can offer, what keeps them up at night, their 6‑month and 2‑year focus, and what they hope to gain from the event
• Tag lists - Areas of expertise, products/services offered, procurement categories, capital/funding interests, and strategic partnership interests
• LinkedIn as the primary contact (Instagram/WhatsApp are hidden in business mode)
• Phone number - an optional direct contact, revealed on match alongside LinkedIn
• A booking link (e.g. Calendly) so connections can schedule a meeting
• Post-event contact consent - guests indicate whether they're open to being contacted after the event
• Your own custom questions - anything you add (see below)

Configuring Which Fields to Collect

You're in full control of the profile form. In the Settings section under Business mode:

1. For each field, choose Required, Optional, or Off
2. Edit the Networking Goal Options list — add or remove the goals guests pick from
3. Edit the Organization Type Options list — these power buyer/supplier/capital matching
4. Edit the Industry Options list, or leave it empty to let guests type their own
5. Add your own Custom Questions — type a question, then set it to Optional or Required. Guests answer it on their profile and the answer appears in their full profile. Remove a question anytime.

Only fields you turn on appear to guests, so you can keep the form short or make it detailed.

Recommended Connections

In business mode, the swipe deck isn't random — it's ranked by relevance. Match & Connect scores each potential connection based on:

• Complementary organization types (e.g. a supplier and a corporation, or a startup and an investor)
• Complementary goals (e.g. "looking for customers" paired with "looking for suppliers")
• Shared goals and the same industry
• Overlapping expertise, products, or interests

Each card shows a short "why you're recommended" explanation so guests understand the suggested introduction at a glance.

Booking Meetings

When two guests connect, business profiles reveal LinkedIn and the booking link. A guest can tap Book a meeting to open the other person's calendar and schedule time directly — turning a match into a concrete next step.

Suggested-Match Emails (Business Mode)

In Business mode, Match & Connect can email attendees their top suggested connections so people keep networking even when they're not in the app. Each email lists a few of the most relevant people to meet, with a short "why you match" note and Accept and Decline buttons.

• Accept records the introduction. If the other person accepts too (or already liked them), it becomes a connection and contact details are revealed — the same as a swipe match.
• Decline simply passes on that suggestion, and we won't suggest that person again.

The emails are on by default for business-mode events. To turn them off for the whole event, open the Match & Connect card, go to Settings → More settings, and switch off Email suggested matches.

How Often They Send

Attendees are never over-emailed. We send at most one suggestion email per day per person, with a small lifetime cap so even a multi-day event only sends a handful, the same person is never suggested twice, and sending stops automatically when there's no one new to suggest or when the event ends.

Unsubscribing

Every suggestion email includes an Unsubscribe link in the footer. An attendee who taps it stops receiving suggestion emails for that event — no account or login needed. This only affects the automated suggestions; direct meeting requests from a connection still come through, since those are person-to-person.

In-Person Meeting Requests

Once two guests connect, either of them can request an in-person meeting right from the app — a simple way to turn a match into a real conversation at your event.

How Guests Request a Meeting

1. Open Your Connections and find a connection
2. Tap Request to meet
3. Choose a spot (pick one of your suggested spots or type a place), a time (Now or a specific date and time), and an optional short note
4. Send the request

The other person is notified by email that they have a meeting request (with the spot, time, and note) and how to confirm it. They can then Accept or Decline in the app. Once accepted, both people see a Confirmed meeting with the spot and time.

Seeing Your Meetings

In Your Connections, tap the Meetings button to open a dedicated section. It shows a badge when you have new requests waiting, and groups everything in one place:

• Requests — incoming meeting requests, each with Accept and Decline
• Confirmed — meetings both people agreed to, with the spot and time
• Sent — requests you sent that are awaiting a reply, which you can Cancel

Setting Meeting Spots (Organizer)

You can offer a short list of suggested places so meetings land somewhere easy to find. In the Match & Connect card under Settings → More settings, add Meeting spots (e.g. "Networking Lounge", "Booth 12", "Main Bar"). Guests can pick one of these when they request a meeting, or type their own. Meeting spots are optional — if you add none, guests just type a place.

Try It Free First

Before you commit, you can give Match & Connect a real test run with your actual event and your actual guests — no payment required.

How the Free Trial Works

• The trial gives you 4 guest profile slots
• The first 4 guests who create a profile use up the slots
• Once 4 profiles are registered, new sign-ups are blocked until you unlock the add-on
• Existing matches and conversations are kept when you upgrade — nothing is lost

Starting the Trial

1. Your event must be started before a trial can begin (the dashboard will show "Start your event to begin a trial" otherwise)
2. From your event dashboard, scroll to the Match & Connect card
3. Click "Try free with 4 guests"
4. The trial activates instantly and the guest link becomes shareable

While the trial is active, you'll see a banner at the top of the card showing how many slots are still available (e.g. "Trial · 1/4 guests" or "3 of 4 guest spots remaining — unlock to invite the whole list"). The badge updates in real time as guests register.

When the Trial Runs Out

When all 4 slots are used:

• Existing trial guests keep their profiles and continue swiping/matching normally
• New guests trying to register will be turned away with a message asking the host to unlock
• Click "Unlock" on the trial banner to upgrade to the full version — the existing 4 profiles stay, and the limit is removed

Trial Limits

• One free trial per event — you can't restart it on the same event once it has been used (the dashboard will show "Free trial already used for this event — upgrade to keep matching")
• The trial is identical to the paid version except for the 4-profile cap, so what you test is exactly what you get

Getting Started

Step 1: Purchase the Add-On (or Start a Free Trial)

Match & Connect is available as a paid add-on. You can also start with the free 4-guest trial and upgrade later.

To purchase the full add-on:

1. From your event dashboard, scroll to the Match & Connect card
2. Click "Get Match & Connect"
3. Complete the purchase

Step 2: Activate the Feature

Once purchased, you need to activate Match & Connect:

1. Return to the Match & Connect card on your dashboard
2. Click "Start Match & Connect"
3. The guest link becomes active and ready to share

Note: You must start your event before activating Match & Connect.

Step 3: Share with Guests

Once activated, you'll see two options:

• Copy Link - Copy the URL to share via text, email, or social media
• Open - Preview the experience to see what guests will see

Customization Options

Match & Connect offers two powerful customization features to help you tailor the experience for your event.

Custom Short URL

Instead of sharing a long URL with your event ID, create a memorable short link that's easy to share and remember.

How to set up:

1. In the Match & Connect card, find the Settings section
2. Look for Custom Short URL
3. Enter your preferred code (e.g., "PARTY2026" or "JOHN-SARAH-WEDDING")
4. The system will check availability as you type
5. Once saved, guests can access your event at fotify.app/mc/YOUR-CODE

Tips for short URLs:

• Keep it memorable and easy to type
• Use the couple's names for weddings (e.g., "MIKE-AND-LISA")
• Use the event name for corporate events (e.g., "SUMMIT2026")
• Codes are case-insensitive (guests can type in any case)
• Only letters, numbers, and hyphens are allowed
• Must be at least 3 characters

Custom Feature Name

Some event audiences may prefer a different name for the feature. You can rename "Match & Connect" to something more appropriate for your event.

Common alternatives:

• "Network & Connect" - Great for professional events
• "Social Connect" - Friendly and casual
• "Guest Connect" - Simple and neutral
• "Meet & Greet" - Welcoming for social events

How to change:

1. In the Match & Connect card, find Settings
2. Look for Feature Display Name
3. Enter your preferred name
4. This name will be shown to guests instead of "Match & Connect"

This is especially helpful for conservative regions or formal events where a different phrasing may be more appropriate.

Invite-Only Mode

For more control over who can participate, enable Invite-Only Access:

1. In the Match & Connect card, find the "Invite-Only Access" toggle
2. Enable it to require approval for new registrations

When invite-only is enabled:

• Guests on your RSVP list are automatically approved
• Guests with a valid access code are automatically approved
• Guests with preapproved emails (uploaded via CSV) are automatically approved
• All other guests require your manual approval

This is perfect for private events where you want to control who participates in the matching experience.

Access Codes

Access codes let you give specific guests instant access without needing manual approval. Perfect for VIPs, special groups, or pre-approved attendees.

Creating Access Codes

1. Enable Invite-Only Access first (access codes only appear in invite-only mode)
2. Click the Access Codes section to expand it
3. Click the + button to generate codes

Code Options

When generating codes, you can configure:

• Single or Bulk - Create one code or multiple at once
• Label - Optional name like "VIP Guests" or "Team Alpha" (for single codes)
• Prefix - Optional prefix for bulk codes (e.g., "VIP" creates codes like "VIP-A2X9K")
• Max Uses - Single use, multiple uses, or unlimited
• Expiration - Never expires or set a custom date

Managing Codes

Each code shows:

• The code itself (click to copy)
• Usage count (e.g., "3/10" means 3 of 10 uses consumed)
• Status badges (Active, Expired, Maxed Out, or Deactivated)
• Expiration date

You can deactivate any code at any time by clicking the X button. Deactivated codes can no longer be used.

Distributing Codes

Share codes with guests via:

• Print them on VIP tickets or invitations
• Send directly via email or text message
• Include in confirmation emails for specific guest groups
• Share verbally at check-in for last-minute VIPs

Tip: Create different codes for different groups (e.g., "BRIDE-FRIENDS", "GROOM-FAMILY") to track where guests are coming from.

Preapproved Emails

If you already have email addresses that should be automatically approved, you can add them manually one by one or upload a CSV file in bulk. This is especially useful when you have a guest list or want to sync with your existing registration system.

Adding Emails Manually

1. Enable Invite-Only Access first (preapproved emails only appear in invite-only mode)
2. Click the Preapproved Emails section to expand it
3. Type an email address in the input field
4. Click the + button or press Enter to add it
5. The email is instantly added to your preapproved list

Uploading a CSV

For bulk imports:

1. Click the upload icon next to the section header
2. Select a CSV file containing email addresses
3. The file should contain email addresses - one per line or comma-separated

CSV Format

The upload accepts flexible formats:

john@example.com
jane@example.com
mike@example.com

Or comma-separated:

john@example.com, jane@example.com, mike@example.com

Upload Results

After uploading, you'll see a summary showing:

• Added - New emails that were successfully added
• Duplicates - Emails that were already in the list (skipped)
• Invalid - Entries that weren't valid email addresses (skipped)

Managing Preapproved Emails

• The section header shows the total count of preapproved emails
• Click "Clear All" to remove all preapproved emails at once
• You can upload multiple CSV files to add more emails over time

How It Works

When a guest registers with an email that's on your preapproved list, they're automatically approved - no manual intervention needed. This happens in addition to the RSVP list check, so guests are approved if they're on either list.

Tip: Export your RSVP list from your event planning software and upload it here to ensure all confirmed guests get instant access.

Managing Registered Users

The Registered Users section shows everyone who has created a Match & Connect profile.

Viewing Users

Click the section header to expand and see all registered users with:

• Email address
• Display name
• Registration date
• RSVP status (if invite-only)
• Approval status

Filtering & Searching

• Search - Find users by email or name
• Filter tabs - View All, Approved, Pending, or Banned users
• Sort - By email, name, or registration date

User Actions

Depending on their status, you can:

• Pending users: Approve or Reject
• Approved users: Ban (if needed)
• Banned users: Unban to restore access

Exporting Data

Click the download icon to export all registered users as a CSV file. Useful for:

• Post-event follow-up
• Tracking participation
• Integration with other systems

What Guests Experience

Creating a Profile

When guests visit the Match & Connect link, they:

1. Sign in with Google or email
2. Create their profile. The form depends on your event's mode:

In Social mode:

• Up to 3 photos (first photo is primary)
• Display name
• Gender and who they're interested in
• Short bio (80 characters)
• Up to 5 interests
• At least one contact handle (Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, or phone)

In Business mode:

• Up to 3 photos and a display name
• The professional fields you enabled (organization type, job title, company, industry, networking goals, prompts, expertise/products tags, an optional booking link, and any custom questions)
• LinkedIn as the primary contact, plus an optional phone number
• A choice of whether they're open to being contacted after the event

Using an Access Code

If a guest has an access code:

1. They'll see "Have an access code?" at the bottom of the profile form
2. Clicking reveals an input field
3. After entering a valid code, they see a green checkmark
4. When they submit their profile, they're instantly approved

Swiping & Matching

Once approved, guests can:

• Swipe right or tap the heart to like someone
• Swipe left or tap X to skip
• Tap "View profile" to open the full details — read everything the person shared and browse all of their photos before deciding

The deck keeps loading more people automatically as guests swipe. When they reach the end, two buttons appear:

• Check for new people - pulls in attendees who registered after their last pass
• Review people you passed - brings back the profiles they skipped, so they can take another look and like someone they passed on earlier

Your Connections

Tap the heart in the header to open Your Connections. This is where guests go back to everyone they liked, split into two lists:

• Connected - people who liked you back. Their contact details are shown (LinkedIn and phone, and the booking link in Business mode), so you can reach out or schedule a meeting.
• Liked (waiting to connect) - people you liked who have not liked you back yet. Their contacts stay hidden until the like is mutual.

Tap any connection to re-open their full profile. This makes it easy to find your prospects again without going back to the original link. In Business mode you can also tap Request to meet on a connection to set up an in-person meeting (see In-Person Meeting Requests), and the Meetings button opens a section with your incoming requests, confirmed meetings, and the requests you've sent.

When two guests like each other:

• Both receive a match notification
• They can view each other's contact details
• In Social mode they connect via Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, or phone
• In Business mode they connect via LinkedIn and phone, and can tap Book a meeting to open the other person's calendar link

Tracking Engagement

The Match & Connect card displays real-time metrics:

• Profiles - Total registered users
• Matches - Number of mutual matches
• Engagement - Percentage of active participants

Use these metrics to gauge participation and encourage more guests to join if needed.

Connections Report (Business Mode)

In Business mode you also get a Connections Report on the organizer card. It lists the connections made at your event, with each party's name, company, role, organization type, LinkedIn, and booking link, and you can export the whole list to CSV for follow-up. To protect attendees, the report only includes connections where both people opted in to being contacted after the event.

Privacy & Data

Match & Connect is designed with privacy in mind:

• Contact details only shown to matches - Social handles, and in business mode the booking link, stay hidden until two guests mutually connect
• You control what's collected - In business mode you decide which fields appear and which are required
• Post-event contact consent - In business mode, guests choose whether they're open to being contacted after the event
• Data deleted after event - All profiles and match data are automatically removed when your event ends
• User control - Guests can edit their profiles at any time

Tips for Success

• Announce it - Have the MC or host encourage guests to join Match & Connect
• Display the link - Show the QR code or link on screens around the venue
• Use access codes strategically - Give VIP codes to special guests or wedding party members
• Upload preapproved emails - If you have a guest list, upload it as CSV so confirmed attendees get instant access
• Start early - Activate before the event so guests can create profiles during cocktail hour
• Brief your team - Make sure staff know how to help guests who have questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I try Match & Connect for free before paying? A: Yes. Every event gets a free trial with 4 guest profile slots — no purchase required. Start your event, then click "Try free with 4 guests" on the Match & Connect card. The first 4 guests who register use the slots, after which you'll need to unlock the full add-on to let more people join.

Q: What happens when I hit the 4-guest trial limit? A: Existing trial guests keep their profiles and can keep swiping and matching. New guests who try to register will see a message asking the host to unlock the feature. From your dashboard, click "Unlock" on the trial banner to upgrade — your existing profiles, matches, and settings are preserved.

Q: Can I start the free trial again on the same event? A: No, the trial is one-time per event. Once it's been started (whether or not all 4 slots were used), you'll see "Free trial already used for this event — upgrade to keep matching" and the only option is to purchase the full add-on. The trial is separate per event, so a new event gets its own fresh trial.

Q: How do I enable Match & Connect for my event? A: Match & Connect is available as a paid add-on, with a free 4-guest trial on every event. Go to your event dashboard, find the Match & Connect card, and either click "Try free with 4 guests" to start the trial, or "Get Match & Connect" to purchase. Then click "Start Match & Connect" to activate.

Q: Do guests need to download an app? A: No! Guests access Match & Connect through their mobile browser. They just visit the link or scan a QR code - no app download required.

Q: What's the difference between invite-only and open access? A: With open access, anyone with the link can join immediately. With invite-only enabled, guests need to be on your RSVP list, have a valid access code, or be manually approved by you.

Q: How do access codes work? A: Access codes let specific guests bypass the approval process. Generate codes from the dashboard, share them with your VIP guests, and they'll get instant access when they create their profile using that code.

Q: Can I create different codes for different groups? A: Yes! Create separate codes with different labels (like "VIP Guests" or "Team Alpha") to track which groups are participating. Each code has its own usage limits and expiration.

Q: What if a guest doesn't have an access code in invite-only mode? A: They can still register, but their profile will be pending until you manually approve them from the Registered Users section.

Q: Can guests change their profile after creating it? A: Yes, guests can edit their profile, update photos, and change their information at any time from the app header menu.

Q: Can guests go back and review people they passed on? A: Yes. When they reach the end of the deck, a Review people you passed button brings back the profiles they skipped so they can take another look — liking one of them works just like a normal swipe. A Check for new people button also pulls in attendees who registered later.

Q: When is contact information revealed? A: Social handles are only revealed when two guests mutually like each other. Until then, profiles show photos, name, bio, and interests - but not contact details.

Q: What happens to the data after my event ends? A: All Match & Connect profiles, swipes, and match data are automatically deleted when your event ends. This protects guest privacy.

Q: Can I see who matched with whom? A: In Social mode you see the total match count but not individual matches, which protects guest privacy. In Business mode you get a Connections Report that lists the connections made (with each party's company, role, and contact) and exports to CSV, limited to connections where both people opted in to post-event contact.

Q: Is there a report or dashboard of the connections made? A: Yes. All modes show live metrics (profiles, matches, engagement). In Business mode the organizer card adds a Connections Report listing the actual connections made, exportable to CSV for follow-up, covering attendees who opted in to being contacted after the event.

Q: Is there a limit to how many people can join? A: There's no hard limit on participants. Match & Connect scales to support events of any size.

Q: Can I use Match & Connect for professional networking events? A: Absolutely — switch the event to Business mode. Instead of dating-style fields, guests share their organization type, job title, company, industry, and networking goals, and the app recommends the most relevant people to meet. It's ideal for conferences, trade shows, and corporate mixers.

Q: What's the difference between Social mode and Business mode? A: Social mode is Tinder-style matchmaking with gender preferences, photos, and interests — great for weddings and singles events. Business mode replaces dating preferences with professional fields (organization type, company, industry, goals, and more), surfaces LinkedIn and a calendar booking link, and ranks suggestions by how relevant the connection is. You pick the mode in Settings.

Q: Can I choose which business fields guests fill in? A: Yes. In Business mode, each field can be set to Required, Optional, or Off, and you can edit the lists of networking goals, organization types, and industries guests choose from. Turn on only what your event needs.

Q: How does buyer-to-supplier (and capital-to-business) matching work? A: In Business mode, the swipe deck is ranked by relevance. Match & Connect scores complementary organization types and goals — for example a supplier and a corporation, a startup and an investor, or "looking for customers" paired with "looking for suppliers" — plus shared industry and overlapping expertise. Each suggestion shows a short "why you're recommended" note.

Q: Can guests schedule a meeting with their connections? A: Two ways. First, in Business mode guests can add a booking link (like Calendly) to their profile, and a Book a meeting button appears when two guests connect. Second, any connection can tap Request to meet to set up an in-person meeting at the event — they pick a spot and a time (now or a specific time) and the other person accepts or declines, with confirmed meetings shown in Your Connections.

Q: How do the suggested-match emails work? A: In Business mode, Match & Connect emails attendees their top recommended connections with one-tap Accept or Decline. Accept records the introduction (and reveals contacts if it becomes mutual); decline passes on that person. We send at most one per day per attendee (with a lifetime cap, and never repeating a suggestion). They're on by default — you can switch them off for the whole event under Settings → More settings → "Email suggested matches", and each attendee can opt out individually via the Unsubscribe link in the email.

Q: Can attendees set up an in-person meeting? A: Yes. Once two guests connect, either can tap Request to meet in Your Connections, choose a spot (one of your suggested spots or their own) and a time (now or a specific date/time), and add an optional note. The other person gets an email that they have a request and can accept or decline in the app. Everyone manages their requests from the Meetings button in Your Connections (incoming requests, confirmed meetings, and sent requests they can cancel). As the organizer, you can offer suggested Meeting spots under Settings → More settings.

Q: Do guests get notified about meeting requests? A: Yes. When someone requests a meeting, the recipient receives an email with the proposed spot, time, and note, plus a link to open Match & Connect and confirm. They can also see and answer requests anytime via the Meetings button in Your Connections.

Q: What contact details can guests share? A: In Social mode, guests can add their Instagram username, LinkedIn profile, WhatsApp number, and/or phone number — at least one is required. In Business mode, LinkedIn is the primary contact (Instagram and WhatsApp are hidden), plus an optional phone number and a calendar booking link. All contact details are revealed only on a mutual match.

Q: Can I add my own questions to the profile form? A: Yes. In Business mode, open Settings and add Custom Questions — type any question and set it to Optional or Required. Guests answer it when creating their profile, and the answer shows up in their full profile. You can add, remove, or change a question's required status anytime.

Q: Can I switch a live event from Social to Business mode? A: You can switch modes only before any guest has created a profile. Once registrations begin, the mode is locked to keep profiles consistent. To change it afterward, remove the existing profiles first.

Q: Can I deactivate an access code after sharing it? A: Yes, you can deactivate any code at any time. Once deactivated, the code cannot be used for new registrations, but existing users who used that code are not affected.

Q: Do access codes expire? A: By default, codes never expire. However, you can set a custom expiration date when creating a code. Expired codes cannot be used.

Q: Can multiple people use the same access code? A: That depends on how you configure the code. Single-use codes work once, while multi-use or unlimited codes can be used by multiple guests.

Q: What if I need to remove someone from Match & Connect? A: Go to Registered Users, find the person, and click the ban button. Banned users can no longer participate in matching.

Q: Can I create a custom short URL for easier sharing? A: Yes! Instead of sharing the long event URL, you can create a memorable short link like "fotify.app/mc/PARTY2026". Just go to Settings in the Match & Connect card and enter your preferred code.

Q: What rules apply to custom short URLs? A: Short codes must be at least 3 characters, can only contain letters, numbers, and hyphens, and must start and end with a letter or number. They're case-insensitive, so guests can type them in any case.

Q: Can I change the name "Match & Connect" to something else? A: Yes! You can set a custom display name in the Settings section. This is useful for professional networking events (like "Network & Connect") or for conservative audiences who may prefer different wording.

Q: Does changing the feature name affect anything else? A: The custom name is only what guests see. All the functionality remains the same. It's purely a display preference for your event.

Q: How do preapproved emails work? A: You can add email addresses manually or upload a CSV file. When guests register with those emails, they're automatically approved without needing an access code or manual approval.

Q: Can I add preapproved emails one at a time? A: Yes! In the Preapproved Emails section, type an email address and click the + button or press Enter to add it instantly.

Q: What format should my preapproved emails CSV be in? A: The upload is flexible - you can have one email per line, or comma-separated emails. The system will skip invalid email formats and duplicates.

Q: What's the difference between access codes and preapproved emails? A: Access codes are shareable codes that any guest can use (like "VIP2026"). Preapproved emails are specific - only the guest with that exact email address gets auto-approved. Use access codes for groups and preapproved emails for specific individuals.

Q: Is there a limit to how many emails I can upload? A: You can upload up to 10,000 emails per upload. For larger lists, you can upload multiple CSV files.

Q: Can I clear the preapproved email list? A: Yes, click "Clear All" in the Preapproved Emails section to remove all emails at once. This doesn't affect guests who already registered - it only affects future registrations.

Q: Do preapproved emails work with the RSVP list? A: Yes, both work together. Guests are auto-approved if they're on your RSVP list OR in your preapproved emails list OR have a valid access code.