Guest Mode in Swapcard lets you share your event’s content with everyone, even those without a Swapcard account! 🎉 This feature is perfect for showcasing what your event has to offer, boosting interest, and encouraging sign-ups. Plus, it helps integrate event details right on your website, making the experience seamless for all your visitors.
How to enable guest mode
Log into the Studio.
Open the Event builder then navigate to the Groups & permissions tab.
Scroll down to toggle Guest mode On & Off.
How to make content accessible to Guests
Content accessible by guests
To define what content a guest can see, go to the "Groups & Permissions" page and click on "Manage Visibility" in the Guest Mode section. From there, you can configure which content is visible to guests, as well as which people they are able to view.
Pages accessible by guests
To define which pages are accessible to guests, go to the Event Builder and click on Pages & Menu to view the list of all pages. Click the pencil icon next to the page you want to edit, then open the Visibility tab in the side panel. There, you can enable or disable guest access to the page and its content using the toggle at the bottom right.
Note: By using Widgets, Swapcard allows you to integrate your event’s content on your own website (Schedule, Speakers list, Exhibitors list, etc. Since some of your website visitors will not be registered for your event, it is required that you activate Guest mode in order to use Widgets.
How is the background image selected in Guest Mode?
The Guest Mode preview page will display a background image to create a branded and immersive experience.
The system follows this logic to determine the background:
✅ If the suggested event has a background image, it will be used.
✅ If not, the system will check the community background tied to that event.
🔁 If neither is available, a default Swapcard background will be displayed.
Note: The first upcoming suggested event is used to determine which event or community background to show.
This ensures your app always shows a polished, branded appearance—even before users sign in.
Guest Mode on a Branded App
If you have a branded mobile app:
Guest Mode will appear as the launch screen for first-time users.
It uses the background logic and suggested event features described above.
You can design and upload a custom launch screen image for consistency.
Guest Mode is a great way to let people explore your event without signing up. Show off your content, attract new attendees, and make your event more accessible. Turn it on and share your event with the world! 🚀
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