---
title: "How to start"
manual: "Events2"
version: "11.1"
permalink: "https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/jweiland/events2:howtostart@11.1"
source: "UserManual/HowToStart/Index.rst"
rendered: "2026-11-05T08:42:15+00:00"
---

# How to start {#howtostart}

This walkthrough will help you to implement the extension events2 at your
TYPO3 site. The installation is covered [here](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/jweiland/events2:installation@11.1).

## Create the records {#create-the-records}

Before any events2 record can be shown in the frontend, those need to be
created.

1.  Create a new storage folder. Of course you can also use an existing storage folder.
1.  Switch to **List module**
1.  Use the icon in the topbar "Create new record" and search for "Events2" and its
    record "Event".
1.  Click on "Event" to create a new event record. Choose an event type and
    fill as many fields you want.

## Add a plugin to a page {#add-a-plugin-to-a-page}

A plugin is used to render a defined selection of records in the frontend.
Follow this steps to add a plugin to a page:

### Events {#events}

1.  Create a new page with a title like "Events" which will be used to show
    your created events records.
1.  Add a new content element and select the entry `Insert Plugin`
1.  Switch to the tab "Plugin" where you can define the plugin settings and
    set selected plugin to "Events".
1.  Save the plugin.

### Events: Calendar {#events-calendar}

1.  Create a new page with a title like "Events" which will be used to show
    your created events records.
1.  Add a new content element and select the entry `Insert Plugin`
1.  Switch to the tab "Plugin" where you can define the plugin settings and
    set selected plugin to "Events: Calendar".
1.  Save the plugin.

### Events: Search {#events-search}

1.  Create a new page with a title like "Events" which will be used to show
    your created events records.
1.  Add a new content element and select the entry `Insert Plugin`
1.  Switch to the tab "Plugin" where you can define the plugin settings and
    set selected plugin to "Events: Search".
1.  Save the plugin.