How to Post Your First Event on AmUp: Step-by-Step Guide

The best way to start on AmUp is to post an event. Not browse for a while, not set up your profile perfectly, not wait until you're ready — just post something. The first event is always the hardest, so this guide makes it as simple as possible.

Before You Post: Choose the Right Activity

The best first event is something you would do anyway, made social by inviting others. You're not creating an obligation — you're offering an opportunity. If you go for a run every Tuesday morning, post Tuesday's run. If you're planning to hike this weekend, post the hike. Start with your existing habits, not with something you're creating specifically to meet people.

This matters because your authenticity will show. An event description written by someone who genuinely loves the activity and just wants company reads very differently from one that sounds like a social exercise.

Step 1: Open AmUp and Tap the + Button

From the home screen, tap the + button to create a new event. You'll see the event creation form.

Step 2: Write a Specific Title

The title is the first thing potential joiners see. It should be specific enough that someone can immediately understand what the activity is, roughly when and where it is, and whether it's right for them.

Good titles:

• "Morning run – Phoenix Park, 7am Tuesday, easy pace"
• "Casual 5-a-side, Herbert Park pitch, Saturday 3pm"
• "Killiney Hill hike, Sunday morning, ~2h"
• "Coffee & chat for newcomers to Dublin, Saturday 10am"

Bad titles:

• "Running" — too vague, no useful information
• "Let's hang out" — not an activity, nothing specific
• "Anyone for a walk?" — passive and doesn't generate confidence

Step 3: Write a Clear Description

The description is where you give the details that matter for your specific activity. Think about what a prospective joiner needs to know to decide whether this is right for them:

• Running: pace per km, distance, route or start point, difficulty, whether it's social or structured training
• Sports: standard of play, number of players needed, what equipment to bring, whether it's competitive or casual
• Hiking: trail name and distance, elevation gain, difficulty rating, how long it will take, transport to the trailhead
• Social: what kind of conversation or atmosphere to expect, any relevant interests or backgrounds

One or two honest paragraphs is ideal. Enough information to make a decision, not so much that it becomes daunting.

Step 4: Set the Date, Time and Location

Be precise with location — use a specific landmark, building, gate, or address as the meeting point. "The park" is not enough; "the main entrance of St. Stephen's Green, on the Grafton Street side" gives everyone the confidence that they'll find each other.

Step 5: Add Photos (Optional but Recommended)

Events with photos receive significantly more join requests than those without. A good photo for a running event might be a shot of the route or park. For a sports event, the pitch or court. For a hiking event, a view from a previous trip to the same trail. The photo doesn't have to be professional — it just needs to be relevant and genuine.

Step 6: Add Tags

Tags make your event discoverable by users searching for specific activity types. Add tags for the activity type (running, hiking, football, cycling) and any relevant characteristics (beginner-friendly, morning, weekend).

Step 7: Post and Wait

Once you post, your event is immediately visible to AmUp users in your area. Join requests may come within minutes or within a day or two, depending on how active AmUp is in your city and how well-matched your activity is to local users.

When a join request arrives, review the profile — check the photo, bio, and any other context — and make your decision. Approve the people who seem like a good fit, and you'll meet them at the time and place you posted.

Tips for Your First Event

• Don't wait for the "perfect" event — post something real and let it evolve
• If you get no requests in 48 hours, try adjusting the title or time to be more specific or accessible
• Approve your first few requests fairly generously — you're building your first connections on the platform
• After the activity, connect with people you'd like to stay in touch with on AmUp