This article outlines the differences between the Legacy event entry experience and the new Event Entry Experience 2.0 in Goldcast. Use this as a reference when preparing or migrating existing events to the updated experience.
Note: Templates will be automatically migrated to use the new Event Entry Experience on May 5, 2025.
Event Entry Branding Comparison
| Setting | Legacy Experience | Event Entry 2.0 | When moving an event or template from Legacy to Entry 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event Header | Show title only | Show title, date, logo (independently toggled) | Title/date settings will be maintained. Logo toggle will be default off. |
| Event title/date color | Title color | Font color | Title color will be maintained as event header font color. |
| Page background | Did not exist | Inherited from the event stage background | Inherited from the event stage background |
| Header Background | Desktop background type | Header background type | Current desktop background will be maintained as the header background (solid, gradient, or image). |
| Mobile background type | Custom option | Not available | Mobile uses responsive design from stage settings. |
| Remove bottom gradient | Configurable | Not available | No agenda section in 2.0. |
| Agenda visuals | Landing agenda background, font, tiles | Not available | All agenda visuals removed in 2.0. |
| Event Entry Button | Enter event button | Same; optional CTA link (e.g., registration or external URL) | Current setting retained. New CTA can be enabled. |
| Attendee Experience | Tech check | No change | Current setting retained. |
| Attendee profiles | Available | No change | Current setting retained. |
| Event Stage Fonts | Shared stage/landing toggle | Toggle removed; more granular, separate control. | Existing font and color settings for Stage will be maintained. |
Visual Design Updates
Old Experience (Universal)
New Experience (Desktop)
New Experience (Mobile)
Migration Behavior
Title and Date: Preserved
Logo: Hidden by default (new option)
Font Color: Maintained
Background Settings: Maintained
Agenda & Landing Styles: Deprecated in new experience
CTA Button: Optional if "Enter Event" is disabled
Stage Fonts: Maintained; now controlled separately from landing
Additional Resources
For best practices when updating your events to the new Event Entry 2.0 experience, check out the article, Event Entry Experience 2.0
Still have questions? Reach out to your CSM or visit our Help Center.
