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# Setting Up Your Guest List
eventmate’s Check-In feature makes welcoming guests smooth and efficient. Before your team can begin checking in attendees, you’ll need to configure your guest list.
### 📝 Guest List Setup
By default, every guest list includes **First Name**, **Last Name**, and **Company** fields. These are always visible during check-in.
If you’d like to display additional information (such as table number, guest type, or dietary restrictions), simply click **Add Field** to include them.
{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:**\
Your guest list must contain **at least one of the following for each entry**: First Name **or** Last Name.
* Example: If Row 1 has only a first name and Row 2 has only a last name, both will still be accepted.
* If both fields are empty, the row will not upload.
* If no real names are available, you may use placeholders (Example: *Guest 1* or *Guest 2)*.
{% endhint %}
### 📂 Uploading Your Guest List
Once your fields are set, download the provided **CSV template** to make sure your data matches the required format. Fill in your guest details, then click **Upload Guest List** to import.
When uploading, you’ll be given two options:
* **Replace All** → Clears the existing list and uploads only the new file.
* **Add to Existing** → Adds the uploaded guests to your current list without removing what’s already there.
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