Event Creation Guide
Creating events on Smoke Signal is straightforward and only takes a few minutes. Follow these simple steps to share your event with the community.
Getting Started
Step 1: Log In
Sign in to Smoke Signal using your AT-Handle (your Bluesky username), such as @ngerakines.me or @alice.bsky.social.
Step 2: Start Creating
Once logged in, click the green “Add Event” button located at the top of the page.
Filling Out Your Event
Required Information
Event Name
Enter a clear, descriptive name for your event. The name must be between 10 and 500 characters.
Event Description
Provide a helpful, brief description of your event in the text area. This should give potential attendees a good understanding of what to expect. The description must be between 10 and 3,000 characters.
Event Settings
The form comes with sensible defaults that work for most events:
- Status: Set to “Scheduled” by default
- Mode: Set to “In Person” by default
- Start Time: Defaults to 6:00 PM in your local time zone
Optional Details
You can also add:
- End Time: Specify when your event concludes
- Location: Add venue details for in-person events
- Link: Include relevant URLs (registration, streaming, etc.)
Important Privacy Note
Remember that events on Smoke Signal are public and can be viewed by anyone who has access to the information stored in your Personal Data Server (PDS). Avoid including personal or sensitive information in your event details.
Publishing Your Event
Once you’ve filled in all the necessary information, click the blue “Create Event” button at the bottom of the form to publish your event to the platform.
Your event will now be visible to the Smoke Signal community and can be discovered by others looking for activities and gatherings.