Everything you need to buy tickets, run your event, or work the door.
Go to the event link shared by the promoter, or find the event at itsbuzzing.com.
Choose the ticket type (General, VIP, etc.), enter your name and email, and proceed to checkout.
Enter your payment details. Payment is processed by Stripe — your card info is never stored by It's Buzzing.
A confirmation email arrives within seconds with your QR code, confirmation code, and a link to view and print your ticket.
After purchase you receive:
A3F92B1C). If your QR won't scan, the door staff can type this in manually.Click "View & Download Ticket" in your confirmation email, or go to the URL saved in your email.
Tap the "🖨️ Print Ticket" button. The page is formatted for printing — buttons and footers are hidden automatically.
Tap "⬇️ Download QR Code" to save just the QR image to your phone or computer.
💡 Tip: Screenshot your QR code before the show so you don't need wifi or cell service at the venue.
Sign up at itsbuzzing.com. Choose "Business" account type.
Go to itsbuzzing.com/events/promoter-setup. Fill out your business info, experience, support contact, emergency contact, and default policies. Takes about 3 minutes.
After the profile form, you're redirected to Stripe Connect. Stripe verifies your identity, business, and bank account. It's Buzzing never sees your SSN or bank details — Stripe handles all of that.
Once Stripe is connected and verified, your dashboard unlocks. Add your event: title, date, venue, description, ticket tiers, and ticket quantities.
Hit Publish. Copy your event link and share it everywhere — your event page is live immediately.
After logging in, go to My Events to see:
The night before your event, find your Staff Check-In Link in your event dashboard. It looks like:
Send that link to every person working the door. They open it on their phone — no login needed. For security, don't post this link publicly.
You can also see a live attendance count at:
Your promoter will give you a link that looks like:
Open it on your phone or tablet. No login, no app download. It loads instantly in any browser.
💡 Add it to your home screen before the event so you can open it instantly even with spotty wifi.
Allow camera access when the browser asks. The scanner opens immediately.
Hold the phone steady over their screen or printed ticket. The scanner reads it automatically — no tapping required.
A result card appears within 1–2 seconds. See color guide below.
This marks the ticket as used. It cannot be scanned again for entry.
If the camera won't open, the buyer's screen is cracked, or they only have their email, use the manual entry box below the camera. It accepts either:
A3F92B1C)It's in the confirmation email and on their ticket page — 8 uppercase characters like A3F92B1C.
The box is directly below the camera area. Both the short code and the full token work.
Same green/yellow/red system as scanning. Tap Admit if valid.
If the check-in URL is shared publicly or you suspect unauthorized access:
Go to itsbuzzing.com, log in, and open your event's manage screen.
The old URL stops working immediately. A new URL appears on screen.
Text the new URL directly to each person working the door. All existing tickets still work — only the staff access key changes.
It's Buzzing charges a platform fee on every paid ticket:
| Formula | 5% of ticket price + $0.75 per ticket |
| Example — $30 ticket | $1.50 + $0.75 = $2.25 fee · Organizer nets $27.75 |
| Example — $10 ticket | $0.50 + $0.75 = $1.25 fee · Organizer nets $8.75 |
| Example — $100 ticket | $5.00 + $0.75 = $5.75 fee · Organizer nets $94.25 |
| Free tickets | No fee |
Platform fees are earned at the time of purchase and are non-refundable. Stripe's card processing fee (~2.9% + $0.30) is separate and deducted by Stripe before funds reach the platform.
Ticket revenue is held in reserve on the platform to protect buyers. Funds are released to the organizer's connected bank account on this schedule:
Payouts go directly to your connected bank account via Stripe. You must complete Stripe Connect onboarding before any payout can be released.
It's Buzzing uses Stripe Connect to handle all money movement. Stripe — not It's Buzzing — collects and verifies:
It's Buzzing never sees or stores your SSN, bank account numbers, or identity documents. This verification is required by U.S. federal law (Bank Secrecy Act) for payouts over $600.
Once verified, Stripe shows a "charges_enabled" and "payouts_enabled" status in your promoter dashboard. Ticket creation is only unlocked after both are active.