Creating an Event
Before you can issue certificates, you need an Event. This page explains what events are and walks you through every option when creating one.
What Is an Event?
An Event is a named container that groups a batch of certificates together. It represents the activity, course, or occasion that the certificates are being issued for. For example:
- Web Development Bootcamp, Batch 3
- Annual HR Leadership Conference 2026
- First Aid Certification, June 2026
Every certificate issued through Credenza belongs to exactly one event. This makes it easy to:
- Find and manage all certificates from a specific activity
- Reuse the same certificate template across many events
- Apply a consistent custom ID format to all certificates in a batch
- Link to an external event page or registration system
Creating an Event
Go to Credentials → Events in the sidebar (or navigate to /panel/event), then click Create Event.
Name
Required. The event name appears in the dashboard and in the certificate management table. Use a name that clearly identifies the activity and cohort, for example:
Blockchain Developer Workshop - March 2026
Template
Required. Select the certificate template that will be used to design every certificate issued in this event. A template-selection dialog opens showing all your saved templates with previews.
You must have at least one saved template before creating an event. If you do not have one yet, go to the Template editor first.
Categories
Optional. Assign one or more categories to the event. Categories are used to group events in the dashboard analytics and to filter certificates. You can create categories in Settings → Configuration or in the standalone Category section.
Event Link
Optional. A URL linking to the original event. For example, the event registration page, a course landing page, or a company announcement. This link appears on the public certificate verification page.
https://yourinstitution.com/events/workshop-march-2026
Description
Optional. A short description of the event. This also appears on the public verification page alongside the recipient's certificate details.
Certificate ID Format
Optional, but worth configuring. By default, each certificate gets an auto-generated UUID as its ID. The Certificate ID Format section lets you define a human-readable, structured ID instead.
Expand the Certificate ID Format toggle to reveal three fields:
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Prefix | Text prepended to the number | CERT/ or WS-2026/ |
| Suffix | Text appended after the number | -JKT or -BATCH3 |
| Digits | How many zero-padded digits (4–20) | 4 → 0001, 6 → 000001 |
A live Preview shows exactly what the generated ID will look like:
WS-2026/0001-BATCH3
WS-2026/0002-BATCH3
WS-2026/0003-BATCH3
Once you start issuing certificates for an event, the ID format is locked. Plan the format before your first issuance.
After Creating an Event
Once saved, the event appears in the Events table. Each row has four actions:
| Action | What it does |
|---|---|
| Issue Certificate | Opens the certificate issuance spreadsheet for this event |
| View Certificates | Filters the Credentials table to show only this event's certificates |
| Edit | Opens the event form to update name, categories, link, or description |
| Delete | Permanently deletes the event and all its certificates |
Deleting an event is irreversible. All associated certificates and their blockchain records will be removed from the platform.