DigiCard Documentation • v2.0

Run unforgettable events, one tap at a time.

Everything you need to master DigiCard — from setting up your first event to designing custom invitations, sending them on WhatsApp & SMS, and checking guests in with QR codes.

Introduction

DigiCard User Guide

Welcome to DigiCard, the premier digital invitation platform. This guide walks you through every step — from creating your account, to designing beautiful invitation cards, to tracking who actually showed up. You don't need any technical skills.

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Follow the sections in order. Each chapter builds on the previous one and takes about 2–3 minutes to read.

1. Registration & Account Setup

To start using DigiCard, you'll create an account, verify your email, and pay the one-time registration fee.

digicard.co.tz/login
DigiCard login page
Sign in to your DigiCard account to manage events, guests, and invitations.

Step 1 — Create your account

digicard.co.tz/register
DigiCard registration page
The registration page — fill in your details to get started.
  1. Open the registration page
    Click here or hit "Sign In" → "Create account".
  2. Fill your details
    Full Name, Email, Phone Number (with country code), and a strong Password.
  3. Accept & submit
    Tick the Terms & Conditions checkbox and click Register.

Step 2 — Verify your email

Check your inbox for a verification email from DigiCard. Click Verify Email Address to confirm your account.

Can't find the email?
Check your Spam or Junk folder. Some providers (especially Yahoo) flag transactional mail.

Step 3 — Pay the registration fee

Once verified, you'll be prompted to pay the one-time registration fee of 5,000 TZS. Enter your mobile money number to receive the payment prompt.

  • Mobile money number (M-Pesa, Mixx by Yas, Airtel Money, HaloPesa).
  • Approve the USSD prompt that pops up on your phone.
  • Your account is fully active the moment payment confirms.
digicard.co.tz/payment
DigiCard registration payment page
One-time registration fee — pay via mobile money (M-Pesa, Airtel, HaloPesa).

2. Dashboard Overview

After signing in, you'll land on the Dashboard — your home base.

digicard.co.tz/dashboard
DigiCard dashboard
The main dashboard — stats, recent activity, and quick actions.
  • Quick stats: Total events, invitations sent, confirmed guests, and wallet balance — all at a glance.
  • Recent activity: A timeline of what's happened across your events in the last week.
  • Quick actions: Jump straight into creating an event, managing staff, or topping up your wallet.

3. Creating Events

Set up your event details before inviting guests.

digicard.co.tz/events/create
DigiCard create event form
The Create Event form — title, schedule, and location all on one screen.
  1. Open the form
    Navigate to Events → Create New.
  2. Event details
    Enter a title (e.g., "Sarah's Wedding"). Picking an Event Type may unlock extra fields relevant to that occasion.
  3. Schedule
    Set Start and End date/time. Start must be today or later; End must be after Start.
  4. Location
    Search for the venue — if found, the address and coordinates auto-fill. Otherwise, enter the address manually.
  5. Save
    Click Create Event. You'll land on the event details page.

4. Managing Events

View and manage all your active events from one place.

digicard.co.tz/events
DigiCard events list
Your events list — sortable, filterable, with one-click actions.

What you can do

  • View: Open the event to see full details, the guest list, and live RSVP status.
  • Edit: Update title, schedule, or location at any time.
  • Delete: Permanently remove the event — this cannot be undone.
Deletes are permanent
Deleting an event also removes its guest list, RSVPs, and message history. Export reports first if you need them.

5. Managing Guests

Add guests one-by-one, or import hundreds at once with a CSV.

Adding a single guest

digicard.co.tz/events/42/guests
DigiCard add guest form
Add guest form — enter the guest's name and phone number to add them to your event.

Enter the guest's Name and Phone Number. Phone numbers must start with +255 (e.g., +255712345678).

Guest list actions

In the Action column of the guest list, you have several options:

  • Edit: Correct a name or phone number.
  • Delete: Remove a guest from the list.
  • Resend invite: If a message failed or wasn't seen, send it again individually.

Bulk import

digicard.co.tz/events/42/guests/import
DigiCard bulk guest import
Bulk guest import — upload a CSV file with up to 1,000 guests; DigiCard validates every row before importing.
  1. Click Import Guests
    From the guests tab on any event.
  2. Download the template
    Use the provided CSV template — it has the right column headers.
  3. Fill in your data
    Name (required) and Phone in the format +255... (required).
  4. Upload
    Save as .csv and drop it in. Errors are shown row-by-row before the import runs.

6. Designing Invitation Cards

Customize your invitation card with the interactive designer.

digicard.co.tz/events/42/design
DigiCard invitation card designer
The card designer — drag the QR and guest name placeholder anywhere on your design.

Design tools

  • Upload template: Click Upload Image to use your own custom card design (JPG/PNG).
  • Adjust QR position: Drag and drop the QR placeholder, then resize it to fit.
  • Guest name position: Move the name placeholder so it lands inside your design.
  • Card type: Pick a template style (Standard, Premium) if applicable.

Saving & sending

When you're happy with the layout, click Save changes. You can then click Send Invitation right from this screen to open the sending modal.

7. Sending Invitations

Deliver invitations via WhatsApp or SMS.

digicard.co.tz/events/42/send
DigiCard send invitation card
Send invitation card — preview your designed card before delivering it to guests.

Send to all guests at once

Use the Bulk Send option to deliver invitations to your entire guest list simultaneously via WhatsApp or SMS.

digicard.co.tz/events/42/send/bulk
DigiCard bulk SMS and email to all guests
Bulk send — deliver SMS or WhatsApp invitations to all guests of your event in one click.
About WhatsApp templates
WhatsApp templates can't be edited because they're pre-approved by Meta. SMS messages, on the other hand, can be tweaked freely.
  1. Open the event
    From Event Details, click Design Invitation.
  2. Save your design
    Customize your card and click Save changes.
  3. Open the sender
    Click Send Invitation on the design page.
  4. Pick recipients & channel
    Select guests (or "Select All"), pick WhatsApp or SMS, review the template.
  5. Confirm & send
    Review the cost, confirm, click Send. Messages queue and deliver instantly.

8. Attendance & Check-in

Track guest attendance in real-time with our digital check-in tools.

digicard.co.tz/events/42/attendance
DigiCard QR code attendance and check-in
Live attendance dashboard — check-ins update in real-time.

Scan QR Code

The fastest way to check guests in:

  1. Open the Attendance tab
    From your event dashboard.
  2. Tap Scan QR Code
    A dedicated scanning page opens.
  3. Aim the camera
    Point at the QR code on the guest's invitation (digital or printed).
  4. Done
    The system instantly verifies the guest and marks them Checked In.

Manual check-in

If a guest doesn't have their QR code:

  1. Tap Manual Check-in
  2. Search by name or phone
    Type and pick the guest from the dropdown.
  3. Confirm
    Click Check In Guest.

9. Wallet & Payments

Top up your DigiCard wallet to send invitations.

digicard.co.tz/wallet
DigiCard wallet overview and transactions
Wallet overview — your current balance, linked mobile number, and recent transaction history.

Adding funds to your wallet

Top up your DigiCard wallet using any mobile money number — it doesn't have to match the one on your account.

  1. Go to Wallet → Add Funds
    Open the wallet section from your dashboard and click Add Funds.
  2. Enter amount & phone
    Minimum is 500 TZS. The number can be different from the one on your account.
  3. Approve on your phone
    A USSD prompt will appear — enter your PIN to authorize.
digicard.co.tz/wallet/topup
DigiCard add fund modal
Add funds — enter an amount and approve the USSD prompt on your phone to top up your DigiCard wallet.

Redeem a gift token

If you've received a gift voucher or promotional token from DigiCard, you can redeem it here to credit your wallet instantly — no mobile money required.

digicard.co.tz/wallet/redeem
DigiCard redeem gift token
Redeem token — enter your gift voucher code to credit your wallet without a mobile money transaction.

Wallet deduction

Costs for sending invitations (WhatsApp or SMS) are automatically deducted from your wallet balance. Make sure you have enough funds before sending large batches.

10. Reports & Analytics

Get insights into your event performance with detailed reports.

Invitation Reports

Track delivery stats of your campaigns.

  • Sent: Successfully delivered to recipient.
  • Pending: Being processed by the gateway.
  • Failed: Delivery failed (e.g., invalid number).

Guest Reports (RSVPs)

Monitor guest responses in real-time.

  • Confirmed: Guest accepted the invite.
  • Declined: Guest cannot attend.
  • Checked In: Guest has arrived.

Reports overview

digicard.co.tz/reports
DigiCard reports page
Reports — view invitation delivery stats, guest RSVPs, and attendance counts for each event.

Analytics

digicard.co.tz/analytics
DigiCard analytics dashboard
Analytics — visual charts of your event performance trends over time.
Export anything
Every report exports cleanly to Excel or PDF — handy for sharing with co-organizers or your accountant.

11. Profile Settings

Manage your account information and security.

digicard.co.tz/profile
DigiCard profile settings
Profile settings — update your name, email, phone number, and change your password.
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