Glossary

This glossary defines commonly used terms inside Obvio and explains how they relate to event setup, attendee access, dashboard management, integrations, and production tools.

Obvio - This is the platform used to create, manage, and host virtual or hybrid events. You can navigate to Obvio by typing https://obv.io into your URL.

Event - An event is a specific experience created inside Obvio with its own settings, attendees, dashboard, dates, Zoom areas, and event content.

Organization - An organization is the main account or workspace where multiple events can be created and managed.

Slug - A slug is the customizable part of an Obvio event URL. Example: yourevent.obv.io. In this case, “yourevent” is the slug.

Dashboard - The Dashboard is the attendee’s main homebase for an event. It is where attendees can join Zoom sessions, view announcements, access resources, complete forms, view the agenda, and interact with event content.

Magic Link - A magic link is a unique login link that allows an attendee to access their event dashboard without manually entering a password.

Hero - The Hero is the welcome banner or main welcome section shown on the attendee dashboard. It can include custom text and merge fields to personalize the attendee experience.

Merge Field - A merge field is a placeholder that automatically pulls attendee information into a message or dashboard section. Example: Welcome to the Dashboard, {{first_name}}!

Area - An Area is a larger event space or section inside Obvio that can be connected to Zoom access. Areas are often used for spaces such as a Main Stage, VIP Room, Breakout Area, or other event sections.

Room - A Room is an individual Zoom room or meeting space within the event setup.

Zoom Area - A Zoom Area is an event area connected to Zoom access. Dashboard buttons can be linked to Zoom Areas so attendees can join the correct session from the dashboard.

Breakout - A Breakout is a Zoom function that allows attendees to be separated into smaller groups within a Zoom meeting.

Team Member - A Team Member is a user who belongs to the same Obvio organization but is not necessarily the organization owner. Team members may help manage events, attendees, dashboards, rooms, or check-in processes.

Role - A Role defines what a team member can access or manage inside Obvio. Roles can be configured based on responsibilities such as admin, dashboard editor, tech check agent, or room support.

Team Access - Team Access allows hosts, cohosts, or internal team members to access specific event areas or rooms. Access may be controlled using team-related tags or permissions.

Favicon - A favicon is the small branded icon displayed on the browser tab for an event page.

Check-In Step - A Check-In Step is part of the attendee entry process before they access the dashboard. Examples include password setup, waiver signing, or tech check.

Password Step - The Password Step allows or requires attendees to create or use a password before entering the event.

Waiver - A Waiver is an optional check-in step where attendees review and accept an agreement, disclaimer, media release, or other event-specific terms.

Tech Check - Tech Check is an optional check-in step where attendees can test their Zoom setup, audio, video, and basic event access before the live event begins.

Tech Check Script - A Tech Check Script is a prepared guide that team members can follow when helping attendees through the tech check process.

Form - A Form is a question or series of questions created by the event host. Forms can be used for surveys, intake questions, feedback, Q&A submissions, or other attendee responses.

Modal - A Modal displays content or questions in a popup window.

Non-Modal - A Non-Modal displays content or questions directly on the page instead of inside a popup window.

Form Report - A Form Report is a downloadable PDF that compiles selected form responses submitted by an attendee.

Dashboard Button - A Dashboard Button is a customizable button that can link attendees to Zoom Areas, Obvio pages, forms, resources, reports, or external URLs.

Blog Post / Content Block - A Blog Post or Content Block is a dashboard content section used to display welcome messages, announcements, instructions, embedded videos, replay links, or other event information.

Resource - A Resource is a downloadable file added to the dashboard, such as a workbook, PDF, worksheet, action guide, or handout.

Agenda - The Agenda displays scheduled sessions for the event. Agenda items can show session titles, start times, end times, and related schedule details.

Speaker Page - The Speaker Page is a built-in Obvio page used to display speaker bios, images, descriptions, and other speaker-related information.

Sponsor Page - The Sponsor Page is a built-in Obvio page used to showcase sponsors, sponsor details, links, and promotional content.

FAQ Page - The FAQ Page is used to display answers to common attendee questions about the event.

Zoom Backgrounds Page - The Zoom Backgrounds Page is used to provide branded Zoom backgrounds that attendees can view or download.

Sidebar - The Sidebar is a section of the dashboard that can contain items such as the agenda, resources, emojis, points summary, sidebar buttons, and ticket ribbons.

Ticket Ribbon - A Ticket Ribbon is a visual label shown on the dashboard to identify an attendee’s ticket type, access level, or group.

Group - A Group is a defined segment of attendees, such as General Admission, VIP, Alumni, or All Access. Groups can be used for visibility rules, access control, and attendee organization.

Tag - A Tag is a label applied to an attendee. Tags can be used for segmentation, visibility rules, access control, automations, integrations, and reporting.

Visibility Rule - A Visibility Rule controls which attendees can see specific dashboard content, buttons, pages, resources, or check-in steps. Visibility rules are commonly based on tags or groups.

Skip Rule - A Skip Rule allows certain attendees to bypass specific check-in steps based on conditions such as tags, groups, form responses, nested rules, or timing.

Nested Rule - A Nested Rule is an advanced rule setup that combines multiple conditions to control access, visibility, or check-in behavior.

Show From / Show Until - Show From and Show Until settings allow dashboard elements to appear or disappear at specific dates and times.

Gamification - Gamification is the points-based engagement system inside Obvio. It allows attendees to earn points for completing specific actions on the dashboard or during the event.

Points - Points are virtual awards given to attendees for completing configured actions, such as visiting pages, downloading resources, answering forms, or completing check-in steps.

Points Action - A Points Action is a specific attendee activity that can award points, such as clicking a button, submitting a form, downloading a resource, or uploading an approved image.

Leaderboard - The Leaderboard ranks attendees based on the points they have earned during the event.

Image Entries - Image Entries is the moderation dashboard for attendee-uploaded images. Submitted images can be reviewed, approved, rejected, or exported.

Image Uploader - The Image Uploader is the attendee-facing upload form used to submit images for the Image Waterfall.

Image Waterfall - The Image Waterfall is a live gallery display that shows approved attendee-uploaded images in a dynamic waterfall-style layout.

Emoji Page - The Emoji Page is a production feature that displays floating emoji reactions submitted by attendees during an event.

Production Tools - Production Tools are Obvio features used by hosts or production teams to support live event visuals and engagement, such as the Emoji Page and Image Waterfall.

Services - Services is the section in Obvio where event hosts can connect third-party tools and integrations, such as Zapier, Keap, Mailchimp, HubSpot, HighLevel, ActiveCampaign, Kit, Ontraport, ClickFunnels, and others.

Access Token - An Access Token is an event-specific authorization key used to connect Obvio with third-party platforms such as Zapier and Searchie.

Zapier - Zapier is a third-party automation platform that allows Obvio to connect with other applications for workflows such as attendee registration, CRM syncing, and magic link retrieval.

CSV File - A CSV file is a comma-separated values file used to store data in a table format. In Obvio, CSV files are commonly used for attendee imports and exports.

iFrame - An iFrame is an embedded HTML element that allows content from another source to appear inside a page.

Offline Page - The Offline Page is the page or message attendees may see when an event is not yet live or has been set offline.

Event Settings - Event Settings is where hosts configure core event details such as the event name, description, slug, time zone, event dates, attendee defaults, and login options.

Allow Email Only Login - Allow Email Only Login is a setting that lets attendees access the event using their email address, which can make dashboard access easier.

Attendee Default Password - The Attendee Default Password is a default password option that may be used depending on the event’s login configuration.

Note - Some older Obvio terms or details may vary depending on the current platform version, account plan, or event setup. For items such as Zoom room capacity, included rooms, recording storage, or role permissions, confirm the latest settings inside the current Obvio account before publishing exact limits.