# How Vendor Registration and Payment Work > Fikets.com platform provides a structured process for registering, categorizing, and approving Vendors that want to sell goods and services at your Event to your Attendees. Follow the step-by-step ... Fikets.com platform provides a structured process for registering, categorizing, and approving Vendors that want to sell goods and services at your Event to your Attendees. Follow the step-by-step guide below to enable and manage vendor approvals for your event. ## Step 1: Enable Vendor Registration - Log in to your Fikets.com Dashboard - Navigate to: Settings> Event Form> Vendor Registration. - Toggle the Vendor Registration switch to “On” to activate the feature. This allows vendors to begin submitting registration requests for your event. ## Step 2: Create Vendor Categories - Navigate to: Vendor> Categories on the dashboard - Click the “Add Category” button to create different vendor categories. - Enter names and details for each category. Example of categories include: Food & Drinks, fashion, art & craft, merchandise etc. - Click Save after creating each category. Creating categories allows for better organization and filtering of vendors during management. ## Step 3: Customize Vendor Terms and Contracts - Go to: Vendor> Settings. - In this section, you can customize: Terms and Conditions, Disclaimer, Vendor Contract - Update these documents to reflect your event’s specific policies, requirements, and legal agreements. - Click Save to apply your custom content. This ensures all vendors agree to your terms before proceeding. ## Step 4: Monitor Vendor Registrations and Verify Payments - After a vendor completes the registration form, you will receive a notification email for verification. - Return to: Dashboard>Vendors > Registrations to view and manage submitted vendor applications. - To confirm payment: Locate the vendor in the list. Click the Actions toggle next to the Vendor’s name > Mark as paid to verify their payment. This step finalizes the approval process, allowing only paid and verified vendors to participate in your event. ## Conclusion By following these steps, you can manage vendor registration, approvals and payments for your event on the Fikets.com platform. Be sure to review vendor details carefully and ensure all terms are clearly communicated to avoid future disputes. For further assistance, contact us at support@fikets.com support or refer to the Help Center within your dashboard.