> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hackersquad.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create an Event

> Learn what you need before you can create an event on HackerSquad.

Before you can create an event on HackerSquad, you must have an approved company connected to your account.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/hackersquad/dt3GSMTnuWI636CW/images/company-portal.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dt3GSMTnuWI636CW&q=85&s=1432ebc367249d8cabbc39a4901debd0" alt="Company Portal" width="1426" height="889" data-path="images/company-portal.png" />

## Before you create an event

Event creation is only available for approved companies on HackerSquad. If you do not have a company yet, create one first at [Create a company](https://hackersquad.io/companies/access-denied).

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/hackersquad/dt3GSMTnuWI636CW/images/apply-as-company.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dt3GSMTnuWI636CW&q=85&s=f3b3fbec48c5f8df25f4ff52afc066d2" alt="Make a company" width="1426" height="889" data-path="images/apply-as-company.png" />

After you submit your company, the HackerSquad team reviews and verifies it. You must wait until that review is complete before you can create events.

<Note>
  If your company is still pending review, you will not be able to create an event yet.
</Note>

## How event creation works

To create a company navigate to the events page on the left navbar.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/hackersquad/dt3GSMTnuWI636CW/images/company-portal-event-navbar.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dt3GSMTnuWI636CW&q=85&s=2141611bde70c872b5c8581dfcb333b8" alt="Go to event navbar" width="1426" height="889" data-path="images/company-portal-event-navbar.png" />

1. Create your company on HackerSquad.
2. Wait for the HackerSquad team to review and verify your company.
3. Once your company is verified, return to HackerSquad and create your event.

## If you are blocked

If you already created a company but still cannot create an event, your company may still be waiting for verification. Check your company status and wait for the HackerSquad team to complete the review.

## Next steps

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Manage an event" icon="calendar-check" href="/event-managers/host-an-event">
    Learn how to access the event manager portal and start managing your event.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage partner companies" icon="building" href="/event-managers/manage-partner-companies">
    Add partner companies so builders can use the right tools during your event.
  </Card>
</Columns>