Overview: Exhibitor Statuses & Groups – ASP Knowledge Base

When a site has an active Exhibitor Zone (E-zone), exhibitors are assigned a status or group that determines their level of access within the E-zone.

This allows you to control what exhibitors can see and interact with, based on their role, package, or involvement in your event.

For example:

An exhibitor with a larger presence at your show may need access to:
- Multiple libraries
- Additional sessions or speakers
Other exhibitors may require more limited access

Statuses and groups allow you to tailor the E-zone experience without giving every exhibitor the same permissions.

🎯 What Are Statuses / Groups Used For?

Statuses and groups can be used to:

Control access to different areas of the E-zone
Show or hide specific tasks, libraries, forms, or content
Assign access based on:
- Exhibitor package level
- Event participation
- Role or permissions

They can also be used to group exhibitors logically, such as:

Sub-events within a main show
Forums or conferences
Co-located events

🔃 Status vs Groups – What’s the Difference?

Functionally, there is no difference between a status and a group — they serve the same purpose.

The difference is purely terminology, based on which Exhibitor Zone version you are using:

Status
- Used in the Classic Exhibitor Zone
Groups
- Used in Exhibitor Zone 2

Both control exhibitor access in the same way.

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For step-by-step guidance on creating and managing access levels:

📝 Summary

Statuses and groups control exhibitor access within the E-zone
They allow different exhibitors to see different content and features
There is no functional difference between the two
The naming depends on whether you’re using:
- Classic Exhibitor Zone (Statuses)
- Exhibitor Zone 2 (Groups)

Using statuses or groups correctly ensures exhibitors only see what’s relevant to them, creating a clearer, more controlled experience.