How to use Crowdcast

Crowdcast is a virtual events platform, similar to ZOOM. This document will explain how you can join and partake in Crowdcast events.

Register for the Event

1. Visit this link: https://www.crowdcast.io/@bclibraries-present
2. Click on the event you want to register for.

NOTE: You must register for each speaker separately.

3. Click the green ‘Save my Spot” button on the right-hand side of the page.
4. There are two ways this can be done:
   1. Entering your email. This means you do not have to make an account.
      1. You have to then enter your First and Last Name. This is the name that will appear to the host and other attendees.

If you do not want to make an account, do not enter a password.

1. Check the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy box and click “Sign Up and Join Event”.

• You will get a link in your email to access the event. Click on the link to confirm your email.

NOTE: Do this as soon as possible as the link expires after 60 minutes.

1. Clicking on the link takes you to the Crowdcast website where you will click the green “Confirm and Join” button.

NOTE: You will get emailed a link a couple of minutes before the presentation begins.

1. Making an account using information from an already existing account you might have through Google, Twitter, Facebook, or Patreon.
   1. This will automatically input all your information. You only need to check the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy box and click “Sign Up”.
   2. You then need to click “Confirm & Join”.