Documentation for the Configuration of ConfTool

Guides for setting up ConfTool for your event. These pages are written for users with Administrator (Admin) rights. Most explanations refer to ConfTool Pro, but many of the general concepts also apply to the standard version.

Setting up ConfTool for the first time? 
Start with Getting Started for an overview of the main modules and the order in which to configure them. You do not have to set up everything at once – each module can be completed when you need it. Items marked  ★ Pro  are only available in ConfTool Pro.

General Information

Getting Started

The main modules and basic concepts of ConfTool, and how to work through the settings.

Wordings & Phrases: HTML Basics

How to edit the texts and labels in ConfTool, including the HTML you need for formatting.

Submission & Reviewing

Submission Module Configuration

Define contribution types, tracks, topics and upload rules for your call for papers.

Submission Module: Examples

Three examples: a natural science conference, a medical symposium and a multi-conference with a two-phase review.

Review Module Configuration

Set up review forms, rating categories, meta-reviews, bidding and conflict-of-interest handling.

Participant Registration

Participant Registration Setup

A detailed walkthrough of participant groups, rates, events, items and payment options.

Participant Registration: Examples

Six examples showing how different fee structures and booking options are set up.

Payment Gateways

PayPal Configuration

Connect your PayPal business account so participants can pay online.

Stripe Configuration

★ Pro

Set up Stripe to accept credit card payments and, in some regions, further payment methods.

Mollie Configuration

★ Pro

A short guide to connecting Mollie, with support for many European payment methods.

Mobile Apps

Mobile App Conference4me

★ Pro

How to order and enable the mobile conference assistant for your event.

Whova Mobile Event App

★ Pro

How to export your programme data from ConfTool Pro for use with Whova.

Mobile Congress App eyeGuide

★ Pro

Information on using the eyeGuide congress app together with ConfTool Pro.

Explore More Documentation

User Documentation

For authors, reviewers and participants

Admin Documentation

Managing an event as an administrator

Organizer Documentation

Planning and running the conference

Technical Documentation

Installation and server topics

Receiving Card Payments

All supported payment gateways

ConfTool Support Forum

Ask questions and browse answers


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