How to set up event reminders

Event reminders add a "Remind Me" button to every single event page. Readers enter their email and get a reminder before the event. If you use Leaky Paywall, each signup can also become a registered reader on your site.

Turn on reminders

1) Go to Settings > LocalCalendar > General and tick Enable Reminders.

2) Set the Reminder Lead Time, the number of days before the event the reminder is sent.

3) Optional: change the reminder text readers see on the form.

4) Save your changes.

If someone signs up after the lead time has passed, their reminder is sent on the next hourly run.

Grow your reader list from reminders

• Tick Create Accounts to create a WordPress account for everyone who signs up for a reminder. They get an email to set their password.
• Choose the Membership Level to give them, for example your free registration level in Leaky Paywall.
• We recommend ticking Confirm Email. The account is only created after the person clicks a confirmation link, which keeps bots out.