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How to Add a Guest for an Attendee Who Has Already Registered

If an attendee has already registered and later wants to bring a guest, there are a couple of ways to handle this depending on your event setup

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If an attendee has already registered and later wants to bring a guest, there are a couple of ways to handle this depending on your event setup:

Option 1: Have the Guest Register Using the Event Link (Recommended)

The simplest option is to have the additional guest register normally using the event registration link.

Once the guest has registered:

  1. Go to your Attendee List

  2. Open the guest’s attendee record

  3. Add a note indicating they are a guest of the primary attendee

This keeps each attendee as a separate record while still allowing you to track relationships between guests.


Option 2: Re-Registering an Attendee (Delete and Start Over)

If an attendee wants to re-submit their registration (for example, to add a guest during checkout), you must delete the original order first and then have them register again using the event link.

Important:

  • Deleting only the attendee record is not enough

  • The associated order must also be deleted to avoid conflicts or duplicate registrations

Follow this guide to correctly remove the order before re-registering:

Once the order is deleted, the attendee can register again using the event link.


Option 3: The Host Can Manually Add the Guest

You can also manually add the guest to your event.

This option is useful if:

  • The guest cannot access the registration form

  • You are handling RSVPs on their behalf

  • The event is invite-only

After manually adding the guest:

  • Edit the attendee details

  • Add a note indicating they are a guest of the primary attendee


Best Practices

  • Each guest should have their own attendee record

  • Use attendee notes to track guest relationships

  • Always delete the order before re-registration to prevent issues


Summary

If an attendee wants to add a guest:

  • Have the guest register separately or

  • If re-registering, delete the order first, then start over

  • Manually add the guest and link them to the primary attendee using notes

This keeps your attendee list clean and your reporting accurate.

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