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Event access code vs team invite code

Biterra uses two different kinds of codes during private or team-based events. They are easy to mix up, but they do different jobs.

CodeWhat it doesWho usually shares itWhere players enter it
Event access codeUnlocks registration for an invite-only event.OrganiserEvent access field during registration
Team invite codeAdds a player to one specific team.Organiser or teammateTeam registration modal after choosing Join an existing team

Event access code​

An event access code proves the player is allowed to register for an invite-only event. It does not choose a team.

Use an event access code when:

  • The event is Invite Only.
  • The organiser is using a shared join code.
  • Players need a code before they can complete registration.

If the event is public/open, players may not need an event access code.

Team invite code​

A team invite code puts a player into a specific team. It does not unlock invite-only registration by itself.

Use a team invite code when:

  • The event uses teams.
  • The player needs to join an existing team.
  • The organiser has pre-created teams.
  • A teammate created a team and shared the code.

If a player creates a new team instead, Biterra generates a team invite code they can share with teammates.

When players need both​

In an invite-only team event, a player may need both:

  1. The event access code to register for the private event.
  2. The team invite code to join the correct team.

Keep them labelled separately in emails, slides, LMS pages, Discord messages, and QR-code instructions.

Common mistakes​

  • Putting the team invite code into the event access field.
  • Putting the event access code into the team invite field.
  • Sharing one team invite code with the whole class when teams were meant to be separate.
  • Expecting an event access code to create or choose a team.
  • Expecting a team invite code to grant organisation membership.