Notifications Settings
The Notifications tab controls automated emails, and with Pro - SMS messages and scheduled reminders. Configure the sender identity, which emails fire, and (Pro) add Twilio credentials.
Go to Eventonomy → Settings → Notifications to access these options.
What You Will Learn
- How to set the from name and email address
- Which email notifications are available and how to toggle them
- How to enable SMS notifications (Pro)
- How to enable scheduled event reminders (Pro)
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Send an RSVP confirmation email | On | Sends a confirmation to the attendee (member or guest) immediately after they RSVP. |
| Email an admin when someone submits an event | On | Notifies site admins when a member creates a new event. Especially useful when Approval mode is on. |
| From name | Site name | The name shown in the attendee's inbox as the sender (e.g. "Acme Events"). |
| From address | WordPress admin email | The email address the mail comes from. Must be a real address - some hosts reject noreply@ addresses without SPF/DKIM records. |
Note: To prevent emails from landing in spam, set the From address to a domain where you have SPF and DKIM records published. If you use a hosted service (Google Workspace, Zoho), use that domain's SMTP via a plugin like WP Mail SMTP.
Email Templates (Pro)
Pro - Custom email templates require Eventonomy Pro.
When Pro is active, an Email templates section appears below the Email card. You can design custom HTML templates for each email type using merge tags.
SMS Notifications (Pro)
Pro - SMS notifications require Eventonomy Pro.
The SMS notifications feature card is visible on the Free plan but the toggle is locked. Activate Pro to unlock it.
When Pro is active:
- Toggle SMS notifications on.
- Enter your Twilio Account SID, Auth Token, and Sending phone number (a Twilio number you have provisioned).
- Save changes.
Eventonomy will then send SMS messages for RSVP confirmations, event reminders, and cancellations to attendees who provide a phone number during RSVP.
Event Reminders (Pro)
Pro - Scheduled reminders require Eventonomy Pro.
The Event reminders feature card is visible on the Free plan but the toggle is locked. Activate Pro to unlock it.
When Pro is active:
- Toggle Event reminders on.
- Set how many hours before the event start the reminder fires.
A cron job runs hourly and dispatches reminders for events starting within the configured window.
What's Next?
Configure how events are displayed - date formats, views, calendar, and card options.