{"id":5682,"date":"2026-08-12T23:41:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T22:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/knowledgebase\/docs\/non-knowledgebase\/uncategorized\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-soldout-event\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T16:38:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:38:27","password":"","slug":"joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-soldout-event","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/knowledgebase\/docs\/mm-guides\/utsav-pass\/booking-rsvps-waiting-list\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-soldout-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Joining the waiting list for a sold-out event"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background:#f3f0fb;border-left:4px solid #7c5cbf;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;line-height:1.6;\">&#128100; <strong>Who this is for<\/strong><br \/>Any signed-in MyMahotsav member who wants a place on an Utsav Pass&trade; event that is already sold out &mdash; Visitors and Attendees joining the waiting list so they can be offered a ticket when capacity opens.<\/div>\n<h2>Quick answer<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Open the sold-out event from Search Events Locally and Globally (or go straight to the listing), set how many places you want, explain your waiting-list request in a short note, confirm attendee Name, Email and Mobile Number, choose Bank Transfer so nothing is charged until a place frees up, then submit. Watch for a verification or confirmation email, and use Verify Waiting Email to confirm or cancel your spot.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:28px 0 42px;\">\n<figure style=\"margin:28px 0 42px;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/hDFRCfK6RhI\" title=\"Video walkthrough\" style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;border:0;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);display:block;\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/figure><figcaption style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.9em;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.55;\">A short walkthrough of joining the waiting list on a sold-out Utsav Pass event &mdash; from Select Ticket through Attendees and Payment to Verify Waiting Email.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Before you begin<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign in to MyMahotsav. If a sign-in box appears instead of the booking or waiting-list form, you are not signed in.<\/li>\n<li>Find sold-out events via Utsav Pass&trade; &rarr; <strong>Search Events Locally and Globally<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/events\/\">https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/events\/<\/a>, open the listing (or use <strong>Register Waiting<\/strong> when that control is shown), for example <a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/events\/yearly-on-august-20th-and-21st-2\/\">https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/events\/yearly-on-august-20th-and-21st-2\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Have the lead booker&rsquo;s name, email and a mobile number ready for waiting-list alerts. When you request more than one place, you can copy those details to every attendee.<\/li>\n<li>Plan to choose <strong>Bank Transfer<\/strong> on the final step so no money leaves your account until a place is confirmed.<\/li>\n<li>For product background, see <a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/what-is-utsav-pass\/\">What is Utsav Pass?<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/getting-started-with-utsav-pass\/\">Getting started with Utsav Pass<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background:#f4f6f8;border-left:4px solid #9aa4b2;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;line-height:1.6;\">&#8505;&#65039; <strong>Note<\/strong><br \/>When tickets are sold out and the waiting list is enabled, you request a place through the same booking stages: <strong>Select Ticket<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Attendees<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Payment<\/strong>. After you join, you may receive a verification or confirmation email. When capacity opens, you can be moved from the waiting list onto the main attendee list automatically.<\/div>\n<h2>Step 1 &mdash; Open the blank form on the sold-out event<\/h2>\n<p>Open the event listing so the booking module appears. This is the blank form as you first see it &mdash; ticket quantity and the green <strong>Next<\/strong> control are waiting (Next is ringed in the picture) before you record how many waiting-list places you need.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Stay on the event page until the booking module is visible.<\/li>\n<li>Note the ticket name and price (for example a <strong>TEST<\/strong> ticket) and any sold-out or waiting-list messaging on the page.<\/li>\n<li>Do not select <strong>Next<\/strong> until you have set the quantity and written your waiting-list note in the next step.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure style=\"margin:34px auto 42px;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-01.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click to view full size\" class=\"docbot-zoom\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 5px 25px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;cursor:zoom-in;\" src=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-01.png\" alt=\"Blank Utsav Pass event form with Next ringed on a sold-out listing\" \/><\/a><figcaption style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.9em;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.55;\">The blank form as you first see it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Step 2 &mdash; Set how many places you want and add your note<\/h2>\n<p>On the event page, set how many places you want on the sold-out date &mdash; the quantity field is ringed in the picture. Add a short note explaining your waiting-list request (for example which date you need and that you can confirm at short notice), then select <strong>Next<\/strong> to move on to the attendee details step.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Increase or decrease the quantity beside the ticket name and price until it matches the places you need.<\/li>\n<li>Write a clear waiting-list note so the organiser knows your preferred session and how to reach you.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Next<\/strong> when the quantity and note are ready.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure style=\"margin:34px auto 42px;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-02.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click to view full size\" class=\"docbot-zoom\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 5px 25px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;cursor:zoom-in;\" src=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-02.png\" alt=\"Select Ticket with quantity and waiting-list note before Next\" \/><\/a><figcaption style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.9em;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.55;\">On the event page, the member sets how many places they want on the sold-out date, adds a short note explaining their waiting-list request, and clicks Next to move on to the attendee details step.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"background:#fff6f1;border-left:4px solid #e0592b;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;line-height:1.6;\">&#128161; <strong>Tip<\/strong><br \/>Say how many places you need, which date or slot you prefer, and a mobile number in your note. Organisers promote people from the waiting list faster when the request is specific.<\/div>\n<h2>Step 3 &mdash; Start the lead booker details<\/h2>\n<p>On the attendee details step, confirm the lead booker&rsquo;s <strong>Name*<\/strong> and <strong>Email*<\/strong> (often pre-filled from your account), then add a <strong>Mobile Number*<\/strong> for waiting-list alerts &mdash; that field is ringed in the picture while you fill it. You can expand or refine the note explaining your waiting-list request as you work.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Check <strong>Name*<\/strong> and <strong>Email*<\/strong> are correct for the lead booker.<\/li>\n<li>Enter <strong>Mobile Number*<\/strong> so you can be reached when a place frees up.<\/li>\n<li>Leave the copy-to-others checkbox and <strong>Next<\/strong> for the next step once every required field looks right.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure style=\"margin:34px auto 42px;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-03.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click to view full size\" class=\"docbot-zoom\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 5px 25px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;cursor:zoom-in;\" src=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-03.png\" alt=\"Attendees step with Mobile Number ringed while filling waiting-list details\" \/><\/a><figcaption style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.9em;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.55;\">On the attendee details step the member confirms the lead booker&rsquo;s name and email, adds a mobile number for waiting-list alerts, leaves the box ticked so the same details apply to the other attendees, expands the note explaining the waiting-list request, then clicks Next. &mdash; in progress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Step 4 &mdash; Apply details to other attendees and continue<\/h2>\n<p>Leave the box ticked so the same details apply to the other attendees &mdash; <strong>Fill in other attendees information the same as the first form<\/strong> &mdash; when everyone in your party should share the lead contact. Expand the note explaining the waiting-list request if you need more detail, then select <strong>Next<\/strong> (ringed in the picture when you are ready to continue).<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Confirm the lead <strong>Name*<\/strong>, <strong>Email*<\/strong> and <strong>Mobile Number*<\/strong> are complete.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the copy checkbox ticked when every place should use the same details; untick it if each attendee needs their own email or mobile.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Next<\/strong> to open Payment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure style=\"margin:34px auto 42px;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-04.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click to view full size\" class=\"docbot-zoom\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 5px 25px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;cursor:zoom-in;\" src=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-04.png\" alt=\"Attendee details complete with Next ready for the waiting-list request\" \/><\/a><figcaption style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.9em;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.55;\">On the attendee details step the member confirms the lead booker&rsquo;s name and email, adds a mobile number for waiting-list alerts, leaves the box ticked so the same details apply to the other attendees, expands the note explaining the waiting-list request, then clicks Next.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Step 5 &mdash; Choose Bank Transfer and submit the request<\/h2>\n<p>On the final step, pick <strong>Bank Transfer<\/strong> as the payment method &mdash; ringed among the methods in the picture &mdash; so nothing is charged until a place frees up. Leave the discount coupon box empty unless you have a code to apply, expand the note with the names, preferred slot and contact number for the waiting-list request, then select the submit button to send the booking request.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Under <strong>Select Payment Method<\/strong>, choose <strong>Bank Transfer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Leave <strong>Discount Coupon<\/strong> blank unless you have a valid code.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Submit<\/strong> only after the note, party size and payment method look correct.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure style=\"margin:34px auto 42px;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-05.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click to view full size\" class=\"docbot-zoom\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 5px 25px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;cursor:zoom-in;\" src=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-05.png\" alt=\"Payment step with Bank Transfer selected before submitting waiting-list request\" \/><\/a><figcaption style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.9em;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.55;\">On the final step the member picks Bank Transfer as the payment method so nothing is charged until a place frees up, leaves the discount coupon box empty, expands the note with the names, preferred slot and contact number for the waiting-list request, then clicks the submit button to send the booking request.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Step 6 &mdash; Review the completed request<\/h2>\n<p>After you submit, you reach the completed form state &mdash; ready to treat the waiting-list request as sent. Keep any on-screen reference, then watch the email on your account for verification or confirmation.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Stay on the page until the completed form has finished loading.<\/li>\n<li>Check your inbox (and spam or promotions) for the waiting-list verification or confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure style=\"margin:34px auto 42px;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-06.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click to view full size\" class=\"docbot-zoom\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 5px 25px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;cursor:zoom-in;\" src=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-06.png\" alt=\"Completed waiting-list booking request form after submit\" \/><\/a><figcaption style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.9em;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.55;\">The completed form, ready to submit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How do I find a sold-out event to join?<\/h2>\n<p>If you do not already have the listing open, start from <strong>Search Events Locally and Globally<\/strong>. Browse the cards for date, time and title, look for sold-out badges where shown, then open the event or select <strong>BOOK EVENT<\/strong> &mdash; ringed in the picture &mdash; to reach the same waiting-list request flow when tickets are full.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/events\/\">https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/events\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Find the event you want (sold-out cards may still open so you can join the waiting list when the organiser allows it).<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>BOOK EVENT<\/strong> or open the card, then follow the steps above &mdash; or use <strong>Register Waiting<\/strong> when that button appears on the event page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure style=\"margin:34px auto 42px;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-07.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click to view full size\" class=\"docbot-zoom\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 5px 25px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;cursor:zoom-in;\" src=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-07.png\" alt=\"Search Events Locally and Globally with BOOK EVENT ringed on an event card\" \/><\/a><figcaption style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.9em;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.55;\">The Search Events Locally and Globally screen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How do I verify or cancel my waiting-list email?<\/h2>\n<p>After you join, Utsav Pass can send a verification or confirmation email with a dedicated link. Open <strong>Verify Waiting Email<\/strong> from that message to confirm your address or cancel your waiting-list spot. Do not open an old or reused link from a previous request &mdash; request a fresh email if the link has expired.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the waiting-list message from the address on your account.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the verify or cancel link to <a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/verify-waiting-email\/\">https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/verify-waiting-email\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the action shown on the screen, then keep the confirmation for your records.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure style=\"margin:34px auto 42px;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-08.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click to view full size\" class=\"docbot-zoom\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 5px 25px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;cursor:zoom-in;\" src=\"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/kb-img\/joining-the-waiting-list-for-a-sold-out-event-msqo6y2x-08.png\" alt=\"Verify Waiting Email screen for confirming or cancelling a waiting-list spot\" \/><\/a><figcaption style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.9em;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.55;\">The Verify Waiting Email screen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Tips and best practices<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Request every person in your party in one waiting-list submission when you can &mdash; one clear note with names and preferred slot is easier for the organiser than several separate requests.<\/li>\n<li>Use a real mobile number; waiting-list alerts and short-notice releases often arrive by phone or SMS-style contact as well as email.<\/li>\n<li>Prefer <strong>Bank Transfer<\/strong> for a sold-out waiting-list request when that method is offered, so payment only completes after a place is confirmed.<\/li>\n<li>When capacity opens, you may be auto-promoted from the waiting list to the main attendee list &mdash; watch your email and act quickly if you are asked to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background:#eef8f0;border-left:4px solid #2e9e5b;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;line-height:1.6;\">&#127919; <strong>Best practice<\/strong><br \/>Write the waiting-list note before you submit: names, preferred date or slot, travel flexibility, and best contact hours. A complete note helps the organiser release places fairly when tickets free up.<\/div>\n<h2>Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n<h3>I only see a sign-in box instead of the waiting-list form<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> you are signed out.<br \/><strong>Fix:<\/strong> sign in with your MyMahotsav account, then return to the event page or select <strong>BOOK EVENT<\/strong> \/ <strong>Register Waiting<\/strong> again.<br \/><strong>Escalate if:<\/strong> your name shows in the header and the sold-out event still never offers a waiting-list or booking module.<\/p>\n<h3>Next stays disabled or I cannot leave Attendees<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> a required field is empty &mdash; usually <strong>Name*<\/strong>, <strong>Email*<\/strong> or <strong>Mobile Number*<\/strong>.<br \/><strong>Fix:<\/strong> fill every starred field for the lead booker, keep the copy checkbox ticked when appropriate, then try <strong>Next<\/strong> again.<br \/><strong>Escalate if:<\/strong> all required fields are filled and Next still does nothing after a refresh.<\/p>\n<h3>I joined but never got a verification email<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> the message is delayed, filtered, or went to a different address than the one on the form.<br \/><strong>Fix:<\/strong> wait a few minutes, check spam or promotions, and confirm the email on the attendee step matches your inbox. Open a fresh link from a new message rather than an old email.<br \/><strong>Escalate if:<\/strong> nothing arrives after a reasonable wait and you used the correct address.<\/p>\n<h3>Verify Waiting Email says the cancel link is invalid<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> the cancel or verify link has expired, already been used, or was opened without the full token from the email.<br \/><strong>Fix:<\/strong> return to the latest waiting-list email and use its link once; do not reuse an older message. If you still need to leave the list, request a new confirmation or contact support with the event name and the email you used.<br \/><strong>Escalate if:<\/strong> a fresh email link still shows an invalid message and you need the spot cancelled urgently.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q: Joining waiting list soldout event?<\/strong><br \/>A: Yes &mdash; open the sold-out Utsav Pass event, set how many places you need, complete attendee details with a clear waiting-list note, choose Bank Transfer, then submit. Confirm or cancel later from your waiting-list email.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How does joining work on Utsav Pass?<\/strong><br \/>A: Signed-in members request a place through the event booking stages when tickets are sold out and the waiting list is enabled. You receive a verification or confirmation email, can verify or cancel on Verify Waiting Email, and may be auto-promoted to the main attendee list when capacity opens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Will I be charged when I join the waiting list?<\/strong><br \/>A: Choosing <strong>Bank Transfer<\/strong> keeps payment pending until a place is confirmed. Follow any payment instructions only after you are offered a ticket.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can I request places for more than one person?<\/strong><br \/>A: Yes. Set the quantity above one, fill the lead booker, then leave <strong>Fill in other attendees information the same as the first form<\/strong> ticked when everyone shares those details &mdash; or enter each person separately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How do I cancel my waiting-list spot?<\/strong><br \/>A: Use the cancel link in your waiting-list email to open <strong>Verify Waiting Email<\/strong>. If the link is invalid or expired, request a fresh email rather than reusing an old one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What happens when a ticket frees up?<\/strong><br \/>A: You can be moved automatically from the waiting list to the main attendee list. Watch your email and mobile so you can confirm quickly if the organiser asks.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-mahi=\"context\">\nAlso asked as: how do I join the waiting list for a sold-out event; joining waiting list soldout event; how does joining work on utsav pass; where is Register Waiting; how do I request a place when tickets are sold out; will Bank Transfer charge me on the waiting list; how do I verify my waiting-list email; how do I cancel my Utsav Pass waiting list spot; what is Verify Waiting Email; when am I promoted from the waiting list to the attendee list. Applies to: Utsav Pass&trade; \/ Events &amp; Tickets \/ Booking, RSVPs &amp; Waiting List &mdash; joining the waiting list for a sold-out event (SA-UPS-0524; FL UTP-EVT-0222, UTP-EVT-0223, UTP-EVT-0224, UTP-EVT-0225). Where to find it: Utsav Pass&trade; &gt; Events directory (\/utsav-pass\/events\/) &gt; open a sold-out event &gt; Register Waiting \/ booking module; example https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/events\/yearly-on-august-20th-and-21st-2\/; Verify Waiting Email https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/verify-waiting-email\/. Canonical facts: signed-in Visitor\/Attendee; sign-in box means signed out; sold-out ticketed events can show waiting-list UI and Register Waiting; this walkthrough uses Select Ticket &rarr; Attendees &rarr; Payment with quantity, waiting-list note, Name*\/Email*\/Mobile Number*, copy-to-others checkbox, Bank Transfer so payment waits until a place frees, then Submit; visitor receives verification or confirmation email; verify or cancel via Verify Waiting Email; visitor can be auto-promoted to main attendee list when capacity opens; directory Search Events Locally and Globally is the member entry path; never name underlying calendar plugins; trademark Utsav Pass (events and ticketing). 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