{"id":1248,"date":"2026-06-11T13:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledge-base.canapii.com\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=1248"},"modified":"2026-06-11T14:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:31:35","password":"","slug":"how-do-i-enable-features-and-networking-on-my-canapii-event","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/knowledge-base.canapii.com\/index.php\/docs\/how-do-i-enable-features-and-networking-on-my-canapii-event\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I enable features and networking on my Canapii event?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Direct answer:<\/strong> Event features and networking options are enabled from the Features and Networking tab within General Settings in the Event Console. Options include onsite features, networking tools, gamification, AI matchmaking and attendee communication settings. Toggle each feature on or off based on your event format and audience needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who this is for:<\/strong> Event organisers configuring their event experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time to complete:<\/strong> 5\u201310 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to General Settings and select the Features and Networking tab. This section controls which interactive and social features are available to attendees during your event. Key toggles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Onsite features:<\/strong> Enable badge printing, QR scanning and the on-site control panel for in-person events.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Networking features:<\/strong> Enable attendee-to-attendee networking, 1:1 meeting requests, group meetings and AI matchmaking. These can be restricted by attendee type if required.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Chat:<\/strong> Enable the platform-wide chat bar and define private chat permissions between attendee types.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Gamification:<\/strong> Enable the points and leaderboard system to drive engagement. Contact info@canapii.com to upgrade your plan if gamification is not included.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All feature changes take effect immediately and are reflected across both the web platform and mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I enable networking for some attendees but not others on Canapii?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Networking features can be targeted to specific attendee types, giving organisers full control over who can contact and meet with whom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I turn features on or off during a live event?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Most features can be toggled in real time from the Event Console even while your event is live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background: #eef4ff;border-left: 4px solid #3b82f6;padding: 12px 16px;margin: 16px 0;border-radius: 4px\"><strong>Need help choosing which features to enable?<\/strong>\n<p>Canapii&#8217;s 24\/7 support team is available any time. Email info@canapii.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last updated: June 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I enable networking for some attendees but not others on Canapii?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Networking features can be targeted to specific attendee types, giving organisers full control over who can contact and meet with whom.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I turn features on or off during a live event?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. 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