> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bubbl.so/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tickets

> Create, customize, and control every aspect of your event’s ticketing — from general admission to high-end tables — with complete flexibility and precision.

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    ### Why Use Ticket Tiers?

    Ticket tiers let you **offer different access levels, pricing, and packages** for your event. Whether it’s early bird, general admission, VIP, or hidden guest-only access — you have full control over what’s sold, when, and how.

    **How to Use: Ticket Tiers**

    **Creating a Ticket Tier**

    1. Go to **Manage Tickets** and click **“New Tier”**
    2. Fill in the following:

    * **Tier Name:** What your customers will see (e.g., “Early Bird”, “VIP”, “Backstage”)
    * **Price:** Set in your event’s currency (use **\$0** for free tickets)
    * **Quantity:** Number of tickets available in this tier
    * **Description:** Optional, used to explain access or benefits (e.g., “VIP includes 2 drinks”)

    #### Advanced Options (Click “More Settings”)

    * **Min/Max Purchases:** Limit how many tickets can be bought per order
    * **Sales Start / End:** Schedule when tickets become visible and purchasable
    * **Valid Until:** Expire tickets early (e.g., guest must enter before midnight)
    * **Password Protected:** Only guests with a password can access this tier (great for private access or staff)
    * **Requires Approval:** Approve each purchase manually (useful for selective entry)
    * **App Exclusive:** Only visible to users in the **Bubbl app**, not on web (ideal for community drops)
    * **Hide Tier:** Hide from customer view until you’re ready to go live
    * **Mark as Sold Out:** Manually mark a tier as sold out (even if there’s quantity left)
    * **Tap to Pay Settings (USA only):**

      * **Sell Online:** Allow the tier to be sold on both app and web
      * **Sell at the Door:** Allow the tier to be sold in-person using Tap to Pay

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            If “Sell Online” is off, the ticket will only be visible at the door (not in advance)
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    #### Linked Tiers

    Use **Linked Tiers** to automate availability:

    * When one tier sells out, another becomes available (e.g., Early Bird ➝ General Admission)

    ### Custom Questions & Terms

    Inside **Manage Tickets**, you can add:

    * **Text Box Questions** (e.g., guest name, Instagram handle)
    * **Checkboxes** for custom Terms & Conditions (e.g., “I agree to the no-refund policy”)

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            These show up before checkout and responses are saved in each order.
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    ### Add Table Maps or Visuals

    Upload a **Table Map** or venue image that appears to customers while selecting tickets.\
    Use this for:

    * Bottle service layouts
    * Seating charts
    * Area zones or entry instructions

    > ### Tips for Tickets:
    >
    > * Set **“Valid Until”** if you want to reward early arrival (e.g., Ladies Free Before 11 PM)
    > * Use **Password Protection** for influencer drops or early access
    > * Use **Requires Approval** for exclusive entry events or events with dress code filtering
    > * Add **Linked tiers** to automate sales flow (Early Bird ➝ GA ➝ VIP)
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    ### Why Use Tables?

    Tables are for **bottle service or VIP reservations** and usually require manual approval. Bubbl lets you treat tables like premium ticket tiers — but with stricter controls.

    ### How to Use: Table Tiers

    * Go to **Manage Tickets > Tables**

    Click **New Tier** and configure just like a ticket, with some key differences:

    * **Requires Approval** is **always enabled** for tables
    * Use the **description** field to list inclusions (e.g., “Includes 2 bottles + 5 guests”)
    * Tables can have **custom pricing**, availability windows, and names (e.g., “Main Stage Booth”)

    > ### Tips for Tables
    >
    > * Include **bottle minimums** or guest limits in your tier name or description
    > * Use **table maps** to show layout and drive higher conversion
    > * Track approvals easily from the **Orders tab**, and contact guests if more info is needed
    >
    > How Tables Are Typically Used: Tables offer a lot of flexibility in how you set them up.
    >
    > Most organizers use one of these two strategies:
    >
    > * **Full Payment Upfront:**\
    >   Set the table price (e.g., **\$1000**) and include **1 ticket** in the tier. Then, manually **send 9 gift tickets** to complete the 10-person table. This gives you full control over who gets access.
    > * **Reservation Fee Model:**\
    >   Some organizers charge just a **deposit or reservation fee** (usually around **10% of the total**) to secure the table. The remaining amount is collected at the venue.

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### Real-Time Updates

All ticket and table tiers are:

* Instantly updated in real time when edited
* Synced across the app, web, and scanner tools
* Automatically reflect sales status (Available, Sold Out, Not Started)