Only who you invite
Invite list only, passcode or approval, decided per event.
Private parties and events
RSVPs, invitations and guest lists for private events.
Guestcount keeps a private event private. Decide who can RSVP, approve the people who ask, cap plus-ones, and keep the address for confirmed guests. Then text the list and check people in at the door, all from one live guest list.
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Show the full address only to confirmed guests, and the neighborhood to everyone else.
A door that knows the list
Staff check guests in from the same live list, without seeing their phone numbers.
What's the best way to manage RSVPs for a private event?
Use an RSVP page with access rules rather than an open form or a group chat. In Guestcount you decide per event who can RSVP, approve anyone who asks, and see every reply, plus-one and arrival on one live guest list.
How do I keep a private party invite-only?
Only let guests on your invite list RSVP, put the page behind a passcode, or approve every guest who comes through. On an invite-list event, a forwarded link lets nobody in: people who aren't on the list can't RSVP, and if you allow it they can ask to join, and you decide. Add approval to a passcode event and every reply waits for you. Each guest's route onto the list is recorded, so you can see who was invited and who requested a place.
Can I hide the address until guests are confirmed?
Yes. By default, confirmed guests see the full street address on the page and in their calendar entry, while anyone not yet confirmed sees only the neighborhood. You can choose to show the full address to everyone instead. A passcode-protected event also shows only its name when the link is shared in a message or on social media.
How do I manage plus-ones at a private party?
Set how many plus-ones each guest may bring, per guest or per invite link, so one guest can bring two people and another none. You choose whether guests just pick a number or name each plus-one, and capacity limits apply on top. Once the event is full, new guests are offered a waitlist.
Do guests need an app or an account to RSVP?
No. Guests RSVP on the event page and confirm with a code sent to their phone. They can add the event to their calendar and, unless you lock changes, come back later to change their RSVP.
Can I ask guests questions when they RSVP?
Yes. Add your own questions to the RSVP form, such as dietary needs, a song request or a choice of seating. If guests name their plus-ones, you can ask each plus-one too. The answers sit on each guest's record.
How do I send reminders and day-of details?
Send texts and emails from the event to guests chosen by RSVP status or label, such as only confirmed guests. You see how many people a message will reach before you send it, and delivery is tracked per person. Every new event also sends a confirmation text when a guest is confirmed.
How do I check guests in at the door?
Door staff search the list, scan, or add a walk-up on iOS, a shared phone or the dashboard. They sign in with their phone number, never see full phone numbers, and work from the same live list you do, so a late addition reaches the door right away. See the door check-in checklist.
Is Guestcount right for a casual house party?
Probably not. For a casual party where anyone can bring anyone, a free invitation app is enough. Guestcount is built for private events that need control: a guest list you approve, plus-one limits, an address only confirmed guests see, and a door that checks names. See how we compare with Partiful and Evite.
How much does Guestcount cost for a private event?
Building a page is free, and you pay when you publish. A single event starts at $249, and that covers the RSVP page, the guest list and check-in. If you host regularly, monthly and annual plans (Essential, Growth, and Brand) carry your contacts and their history from one event to the next. See pricing.