Migration checklist

Switch from spreadsheets or free sign-up tools

A practical path for PTA leaders and school admins. No named competitors, no risky claims — just the steps that get parents signing up on a clean, ad-free page.

1. 1

   Try before you commit

   Walk through a live parent signup on our public demo. No account required.

   Try Demo Event
2. 2

   Create your free account

   Register with your school email. The Free plan includes 3 active events, ad-free public pages, and SMS/email reminders.

   Create free account
3. 3

   Build one event from a template

   Start with Volunteers or Potluck if you are new. Use a clear title like “Fall Carnival Volunteers” so parents know what they are signing up for.

   Browse templates
4. 4

   Verify email and publish

   Check your inbox for the verification link, then publish. Until you verify, parents will see “Event Not Live.”

   Go to dashboard
5. 5

   Share the public link (not your dashboard)

   Copy the `/go/...` link from your event manage page or dashboard. Parents open it without logging in.

   Legacy tools comparison
6. 6

   Invite parents by email

   From event Manage, use Invite Parents by Email. Each send uses one messaging credit and includes your public signup URL.

7. 7

   Copy last year’s event

   Already ran an event elsewhere? Duplicate an existing SignUpGo event, or use “Next year” on Manage to shift dates forward one year.

8. 8

   Upgrade when you need payments

   Tickets, fundraisers, and Stripe payouts require Starter. Connect payouts in Settings before your first paid event.

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