{"id":2045,"date":"2025-05-29T02:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T02:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildapricot.wpengine.com\/?p=2045"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:49:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T15:49:41","slug":"event-registration-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/event-registration-form","title":{"rendered":"Event Registration Forms 101: How-To, Best Practices and Templates"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>What does your organization currently use to register new event attendees?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Does your system involve multiple steps, half a dozen tools that don\u2019t integrate with each other and a whole lot of manual data entry?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If so, you\u2019ll be happy to know that there exists an easier solution. Queue the online event registration form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"what-is-an-event-registration-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an Event Registration Form?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Event registration forms are the starting point for event organizers when putting on any sort of function. This will be the first documentation potential attendees will encounter for your event\u00a0<strong>and<\/strong>\u00a0will allow your planning team to collect valuable information about registrants.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You may have utilized basic event registration forms in the past that required manual data entry for your organizers, or perhaps the form only gathered basic attendee information like name and email. An effective event registration form will give registrants a seamless experience and lessen the grunt work needed by admins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"why-you-need-an-effective-event-registration-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Need an Effective Event Registration Form<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>An effective event registration form will make everything easier for your team to put on successful events. You\u2019ll see a difference in time spent, user experience and overall ROI for your functions. Here\u2019s some benefits for both your event attendees and your administrators.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"attendee-experience-with-event-registration-forms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attendee Experience with Event Registration Forms<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The user experience is just as important for those registering and attending your events as it is for your team managing these registrations. A well thought out form will:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Allow attendees to connect with your organization by utilizing email opt-ins like newsletter subscription or \u201cI want to hear about future events\u201d<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Recurring event attendees to log in for a quicker and easier registration process<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Offer multiple payment options like credit card, debit card, ACH, Google Pay and Apple Pay<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Provide custom event fields for any special accommodations like dietary restrictions<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>A seamless registration experience right on the organization\u2019s website with no redirects<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"admin-experience-with-event-registration-forms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admin Experience with Event Registration Forms<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While the main goal of an event registration form is capturing a potential attendee\u2019s information for a better event experience. Successful event registration forms will allow administrators to automate the event planning process and gain valuable insights.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Online registration forms that integrate well with event software can let admins:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Get instant access to the new registrant\u2019s information and automatically store them as a contact in your member database<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Easily customize what your event registration form asks (ex: dietary restrictions, preferences, etc.)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Promote the event listing on your website to get more registrants and showcase an event calendar<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Accept and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/features\/online-payment-processing\">process payments<\/a>\u00a0for event tickets<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Send automatic or manual emails to confirm event registration and share important updates about the event<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Communicate with and register attendees through the member mobile app<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Issue unique\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/qr-code-check-in\">QR codes<\/a>\u00a0for hassle free check-in on event day<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Track event attendance and personalize post-event communications<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Send\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/event-survey-questions\">post-event surveys<\/a>\u00a0to gather feedback<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Download and analyze\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/gethelp.wildapricot.com\/en\/articles\/559-event-registration-reports\">event-related reports<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>All this is possible with WildApricot, the #1 membership management software used by over 15,000 organizations, clubs and associations. WildApricot is much more than an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/event-management-software\">event management software<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 it\u2019s also a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/features\/membership-website-builder-software\">website builder<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/features\/contact-database-software\">contact management system<\/a>, so it\u2019s the perfect tool to solve all your organization\u2019s needs.<\/p>\r\n<p>Check out the capabilities of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/features\/mobile-app\">mobile app<\/a> for admins and members below! Allow your attendees to register for events on the go from their smart device and your administrators to manage events, registrations and check-in.<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3Q1pm7a1NDc?si=ZI8IeO9oucNRKFeJ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to get started with your next event now,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/register.wildapricot.com\/\">start a 60-day free trial\u00a0<\/a>of WildApricot to build your event pages, register event attendees and process online ticket sales now!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"208\" class=\"wp-image-9662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WildApricot-CTA-Project_Skinny-CTA-2-1024x208-1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WildApricot-CTA-Project_Skinny-CTA-2-1024x208-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WildApricot-CTA-Project_Skinny-CTA-2-1024x208-1-300x61.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WildApricot-CTA-Project_Skinny-CTA-2-1024x208-1-768x156.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"essential-fields-to-include-in-your-event-registration-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential Fields to Include in Your Event Registration Form<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now onto building your event registration form! Here\u2019s the must-have elements to ensure you capture all attendee data and essential details for a great event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"attendee-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attendee Information<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For your attendees, ensure you have all the contact information needed for sending them updates on your event and creating a contact profile. Be sure to include these:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>First name<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Last name<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Email<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Address<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Job title<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Organization<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>A drop down menu or checkbox for how they prefer to be contacted (text, call, email, etc.)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"event-preferences\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Preferences<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Event preferences is where you can give a personalized experience for your event attendees. Consider these form fields when building your registration form:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Dietary restrictions (allergies, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, etc.)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Session or track preferences \u2013 add a drop down menu or checkbox for attendees to choose their own sessions<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Seating preferences \u2013 ensure accessibility and comfort for attendees<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Travel accommodations \u2013 for multi-day events, asking about attendees needing lodging or transportation will allow you to plan for room blocks or shuttles<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Optional events \u2013 if you\u2019re offering entertainment outside of the official event, here\u2019s where attendees can opt-into social events like wine tastings or evening receptions<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Volunteer roles \u2013 sometimes registrants want to get involved beyond attending your event. Offer a checkbox to see if they\u2019d be interested in helping check-in, speaking on a panel or being on a planning committee<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"payment-details\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment Details<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here\u2019s where you can offer the flexibility of payment processing. This can eliminate barriers for potential attendees who might not have a credit card or prefer paying online via a specific channel. Here\u2019s some common payment options to consider including:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Credit card<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>debit card<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>ACH<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Apple Pay<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Google Pay<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>PayPal<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Check by mail<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Pay later at event<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"event-registration-form-template-and-samples\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Registration Form Template and Samples<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Depending on the event management software you use for your organization\u2019s events, your registration forms may look slightly different. But at it\u2019s core, most event registration tools can utilize these common form fields and tailor them to your event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"basic-event-registration-form-free-or-simple-event\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Event Registration Form (Free or Simple Event)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Template:<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>First Name:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Last Name:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Email Address:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Organization:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>How did you hear about this event? (Optional)<\/strong><br \/>\u2610 Email<br \/>\u2610 Social Media<br \/>\u2610 Friend or Colleague<br \/>\u2610 Website<br \/>\u2610 Other [Text Field]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Any accessibility or special accommodations needed? (Optional)<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Area ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Would you like to receive updates about future events?<\/strong><br \/>\u2610 Yes, sign me up!<br \/>\u2610 No, thank you<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Communication Preferences:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2610 Text<br \/>\u2610 Call<br \/>\u2610 Email<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Submit Button<\/strong><br \/>[ Register ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/www.backcountrywomen.com\/events\">Backcountry Women<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/winter-essentials-workshop.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/winter-essentials-workshop.png\" alt=\"simple event registration form from Backcountry Women\" width=\"600\" height=\"545\" \/><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"advanced-event-registration-form-multi-day-or-paid-event\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Event Registration Form (Multi-Day or Paid Event)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Template<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>First Name:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Last Name:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Email Address:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Job Title:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Organization:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Street Address:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>City:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zip Code:<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Which days will you attend?<\/strong><br \/>\u2610 Day 1 (Workshops)<br \/>\u2610 Day 2 (Panels)<br \/>\u2610 Day 3 (Networking + Closing)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Select Ticket Type:<\/strong><br \/>\u2610 General Admission \u2014 $75<br \/>\u2610 Member \u2014 $50<br \/>\u2610 VIP \u2014 $150<br \/>\u2610 Student \u2014 $25<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Choose Your Breakout Session (Day 2):<\/strong><br \/>\u2610 Track A: Fundraising Strategies<br \/>\u2610 Track B: Volunteer Management<br \/>\u2610 Track C: Digital Tools for Nonprofits<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Do you have any dietary restrictions?<\/strong><br \/>\u2610 None<br \/>\u2610 Vegetarian<br \/>\u2610 Vegan<br \/>\u2610 Gluten-Free<br \/>\u2610 Halal<br \/>\u2610 Kosher<br \/>\u2610 Allergies (please specify): [ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Do you need any accessibility accommodations?<\/strong><br \/>[ Text Area ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Would you like to volunteer?<\/strong><br \/>\u2610 Yes<br \/>\u2610 No<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Payment Information:<\/strong><br \/>Secure Payment Section with payment fields:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Payment Preferences: (Credit Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, etc.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Billing Name: [Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Billing Address: [ Text Field ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Consent:<\/strong><br \/>\u2610 I agree to receive event updates via email.<br \/>\u2610 I consent to the event\u2019s photo and video policy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Would you like to receive updates about future events?<\/strong><br \/>\u2610 Yes, sign me up!<br \/>\u2610 No, thank you<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Communication Preferences:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2610 Text<br \/>\u2610 Call<br \/>\u2610 Email<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Submit Button<\/strong><br \/>[ Register ]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/www.nwtrpa.org\/\">NWT Recreation and Parks Association<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nwt-recreation-and-parks-association-elders-in-motion-e-learning-sharing.png\" alt=\"event registration form from NWT recreation and parks association\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"best-practices-for-building-an-event-registration-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practices for Building an Event Registration Form<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>No matter the tools you use to build your event registration form, you\u2019ll want to employ these best practices to see the most success for your next function.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"keep-it-short-and-simple\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep it Short and Simple<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Only ask for the information you need. A barrier to potential attendees could be a lengthy form that requires a significant amount of time to fill out. Ideally, you\u2019ll want to limit your registration form to 5-8 fields depending on event complexity. For free events you might only need registrant name and email!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"mobile-responsiveness\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile Responsiveness<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Did you know that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/swoogo.events\/blog\/event-registration-statistics\/#:~:text=78%25%20of%20event%20registration%20pages%20are%20optimized%20for%20mobile%20devices\"><strong>78% of event registration pages are optimized for mobile devices?\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>It\u2019s vital to provide a seamless experience for attendees when registering for your event. If your event registration page is glitchy or your registration form cannot be filled out on a smart phone or tablet then you may be missing out on a lot of registrants. Especially if you utilize\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/qr-code-check-in\">QR codes<\/a>\u00a0to direct individuals to your reg page, it needs to be mobile-friendly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Be sure to test your registration form on multiple devices before launching. Consider iPhone, Android, laptops, tablets and desktop computers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"automate-your-confirmation-and-reminders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automate Your Confirmation and Reminders<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Have you ever thought you signed up for something or submitted an online form only to find out later that something went wrong? Whether it\u2019s a technical glitch or user error, submissions can be missed. This is why confirmation is key for any registration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Set up an email campaign or text message workflow that launch once your registration form is submitted. There should be at least two messages you send out to your registrants, but we suggest 3 or more to ensure your have the highest event attendance (and your numbers are accurate for your event staff).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>1. Email Confirmation (or text)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 this is a notification shortly after form submissions that confirm a registrants event details. This will also serve as a reference for the date, time and location of your function in one easy place. Be sure to include any session selections, food preferences and other user responses that are specific to this event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>2. Event Reminder(s)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 these reminders should be sent about a week out and the day of reminding registrants (and getting them excited!) all about your event. Depending on the complexity of your event, you may even want to send out reminders or event updates (like revealing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/event-speaker\">speakers<\/a>\u00a0or added sessions) a month out, two weeks out, etc. Share any important event information like the time, date, location, parking, directions and any other details to ensure a smooth check-in process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>3. Follow Up<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 asking your event attendees about their experience is vital for success and making improvements for next time. This follow up should be sent within a few days of your event\u2019s end, ideally the day of\/next morning while it is fresh on their minds. Whether you simply send an email\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250609174936\/https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/event-survey-questions\">asking for feedback<\/a>\u00a0or a survey using Google forms, gaining insight from your attendees is valuable. It\u2019s easy to think an event has gone well from a planner\u2019s prospective, but your event participants will have a unique perspective to refine your next event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Read more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/event-attendance\">How to Increase Attendance at an Event: Strategies to Try Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make it Easy with WildApricot<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>All of these email notifications should be automated so you won\u2019t have to think about building out your messaging or sending them in a timely manner. 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