6-Week Pre-Event Checklist

If you have not already ordered equipment and ticket stock for your event, please be sure to do that as soon as you are able.

Power, Internet & Space Readiness

  • Confirm all kiosk/box office locations will have access to reliable power
  • Confirm network connectivity for each location (Wi-Fi, hotspot, or cellular)
  • Identify a safe, dry, lockable space with power for overnight charging
  • Gather the cords and power strips needed for all devices
  • Consult our Kiosk Enclosure Building Guide for kiosk deployment

Account & System Readiness

  • Confirm box office and mobile payment gateways are set up
  • Create all needed products
  • Verify products have correct sales and redemption rules
  • Confirm locations and location groups are created and assigned.
  • Confirm users are created with correct access to Spark tools and locations.

Staffing & Training Preparation

  • Assign a staff member to own equipment setup, handling, and returns.
  • Schedule time to train scanning and selling staff
  • Review event policies related to ticket sales and entry with event staff
  • Our Event Management/Staff Training Guides contain training videos and articles on scanning and selling using the SaffireTix App and Web Box Office.

Planning Ahead

  • Plan to inventory, set up, and test equipment when it arrives
  • Ensure your team knows where to find Saffire documentation for setup and troubleshooting
  • Prepare your inclement weather plan to keep equipment out of the rain. See Preventing Tamper Mode for credit card reader information.
  • See Ticket Stock Storage for ideas on managing stacks of ticket stock

When Equipment Arrives

  • Locate Box #1 and find inside a blue envelope containing:
    • A shipping manifest for detailed inventory of equipment received
    • Return shipping labels
    • An equipment Prep Packet to guide you through setup