Validating Event Date Settings for the Event

Overview

Event Date Settings determine when an event becomes publicly visible, when registration opens, and until when the event remains accessible. As a participant, validating these dates helps ensure you can access the event website, complete registration on time, and stay informed about event availability. This article explains how participants can validate event publication, registration activation, and event deadline (offline) dates.

Step-by-Step Approach

1. Validate the Event Publication Date

• Open the Event Website URL provided by the organizer.
• Confirm the event page is visible and accessible only after the publication date/time has passed.
• If the publication date is in the future, expect restricted access or a message indicating the event is not yet published.

2. Validate the Registration Process Activation Based on Registration Date

• Check whether the Register button or registration form appears only after the scheduled registration date/time.
• Before the registration date, the registration controls should be disabled, hidden, or display a message about the start time.
• Once the registration date/time has passed, verify you can open and complete the registration form successfully.

3. Validate the Event Offline (Deadline) Date

• Confirm the event website or registration closes when the offline/deadline date/time is reached.
• After the deadline, the event may be inaccessible or registration may be disabled — verify this behaviour matches the communicated deadline.
• If the event becomes inaccessible earlier than expected, contact the event organiser and include the URL, screenshots, and the device/browser used.

By validating the Event Date Settings, participants ensure they access the event at the correct times, register within the allowed window, and are aware of when the event will no longer be available.