Creating your first event is the best way to see how Cadence works. This guide will walk you through creating an event from start to finish.
Step 1: Choose Your Team
Events are created within teams. If you don't have a team yet, you'll need to create one first. From your dashboard, click "Create Team" or select an existing team from the sidebar.
Step 2: Create the Event
Once you're in a team:
- Click the "Create Event" button (usually in the top right or on the events page)
- Enter an event name (e.g., "Weekly Practice" or "Tournament Match")
- Add an optional description to provide context
- Select a date range - choose the earliest and latest dates when the event could happen
- Set your time window - the hours of the day when the event can occur (e.g., 6 PM - 10 PM)
- Choose timezone settings if your team spans multiple timezones
Step 3: Share the Event
After creating the event, you'll see a shareable link. You can:
- Copy the link and share it in Discord, email, or any messaging app
- Send it directly to team members through Cadence
- Anyone with the link can mark their availability, even without an account
Step 4: Mark Your Availability
As the event creator, you should mark your own availability first. Click on the time slots when you're available. You can mark multiple slots across different days.
Step 5: View the Heatmap
As team members mark their availability, you'll see a heatmap appear. The darker/more colored areas indicate times when more people are available. This makes it easy to spot the best time for everyone.
Step 6: Finalize the Event
Once you've identified the best time:
- Click on the optimal time slot in the heatmap
- Confirm the event time
- All participants will be notified of the final time
That's it! You've created your first event. For more advanced features, check out our guides on Event Templates and Understanding the Heatmap.