# Create Event

The **Create Event** feature allows you to define specific customer interactions that trigger loyalty logic. Whether tracking a purchase, a sign-up, or a custom engagement, events serve as the foundational triggers for rewarding your customers.

### Steps to Create an Event

1. **Initiate New Event** - Navigate to the Events dashboard and click on **Add Event** to open the configuration panel.


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Figure 1: Initiate Event Creation
1. **Define Event Name** - Enter a unique **Event Name** (e.g., "Summer Rewards Purchase" or "App Login"). This internal name helps you identify the specific interaction being tracked.


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Figure 2: Enter Event Name
1. **Verify Event Slug** - The system automatically generates a **Slug** based on your Event Name. This slug acts as the machine-readable identifier for API calls.


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Figure 3: Review Event Slug
1. **Select Event Category** - Choose the **Event Type** from the dropdown menu (e.g., "Earn Points" or "Redeem Points"). This categorizes how the system processes the activity.


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Figure 4: Select Event Type
1. **Set Active Status** - Use the toggle switch to set the status to **Active** (live immediately) or **Inactive** (draft mode). Inactive events will not process triggers.


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Figure 5: Toggle Event Status
1. **Configure Custom Fields** - Click **+ Add** to define optional Custom Fields. These allow you to capture specific metadata (like "Order ID" or "Referral Code") whenever this event is triggered.


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Figure 6: Add Custom Fields
1. **Save Configuration** - Review your settings and click **Save**. Your event is now created and ready to be integrated into your loyalty rules.


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Figure 7: Finalize Event Creation