Required role: User
By default, all users must log in to Localist in order to submit events, and those events usually need Admin approval before they appear on your calendar. When a user is marked as Trusted, their event submissions are published immediately, skipping the admin review step when using the Public Submission Form. This is especially helpful for frequent event creators who need to post updates quickly, as it reduces the workload for admins and gives trusted users more independence.
To grant Trusted User status
- Navigate to Admin Dash > +Add User or All Users if granting to an existing user
- Click the Trusted checkbox at the top
- Save Changes
Does this apply to the Admin Add Event Form?
No, it does not. When events are added via the admin dashboard, they follow admin-level permissions and workflows, so Trusted User status doesn't affect the approval process. Trusted status also does not circumvent any Allowed/Excluded permissions applied to an Admin.
Can an Admin Submit Using the Public Form if Trusted?
Yes, they can. Remember, granting Trusted status only applies to the Public Event Submission Form found on the homepage (if you're allowing public event submissions.) If they happen to use the Admin Form found within the Admin Dash, and do not have permissions to publish events, their events will go to the Pending Queue as expected.