Maybe your event is already live and now someone wants to join late.
You’re using your phone and wondering if it’s still possible to add them in.
The good news is this guide will walk you through exactly how to do that from your phone, without any stress.
Can You Still Add Contestants After the Event Goes Live
Yes, you can.
Once your event is ongoing, you can still add more contestants. That is one of the few things VoteNaija allows even after publishing.
This is allowed because it does not affect the voting process or results. Everyone will still see the full list of contestants clearly.
But there’s a limit.
You cannot remove contestants once the event has started.
Why not?
Because if someone has already received votes and then gets removed, it will confuse voters and affect the trust in your event.
So you are allowed to add new names, but no one can be taken out.
Let’s now go through the steps.
Step 1: Open the Menu and Tap Manage Events
Log into your VoteNaija account on your phone.
Tap the menu icon to open the full dashboard menu.
Tap Manage Events.
Step 2: Choose the Event You Want to Update
From the list of your events, find the one marked as ongoing.
Step 3: Swipe Sideways to Find the Plus Icon
Swipe across the event controls to find the plus icon.
This is what you tap to add a new contestant.
Once you tap it, you’ll be taken to the contestant form.
Step 4: Fill in the Contestant Details and Save
Enter the full name, upload the contestant’s photo, and write their short bio or description.
Then tap Save and Add Another to add them and get a fresh form.
You can add as many as you need using this same button.
Wrapping Up
Using your phone to add new contestants is simple if you follow the right steps.
Even though you can’t remove anyone once the event is live, adding more people gives your event more energy and excitement.
Just make sure all added contestants are ready and properly entered before saving.
That way, your event stays fair and complete from beginning to end.
Need guidance? These VoteNaija resources make it simple.
- How to Print Your Event Report on VoteNaija (On Your Smartphone)
- How to Check Total Votes and Earnings for an Event (on a Phone)
- How to Track Event Performance from Your Dashboard (On a Smartphone)
- Difference Between “My Events” and “Manage Events” Tabs (On Your Phone)
- Understanding Your Dashboard on VoteNaija (On Your Smartphone)