--- title: How do I Activate and Use Playbooks? description: Learn how to activate and use playbooks in an event --- [Skip to content](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/using-activated-playbooks#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![iluminr logo](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/iluminr%20logo.png?width=227&height=48&name=iluminr%20logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Log in to iluminr](https://login.catalysttech.co/) [Log in to iluminr](https://login.catalysttech.co/) iluminr Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge base](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [iluminr for Response and Communications](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en) 3. [Critical Event Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#critical-event-management) # How do I Activate and Use Playbooks? ## Learn how to activate and use playbooks in an event Playbooks can be easily activated from event rooms, ensuring the right people and activities are brought in at the right time to manage the situation.  Activated playbooks will appear on the event room dashboard, providing you with a snapshot of their progress, including playbook owner, number of tasks, and status. --- ### How do I Activate and Use Playbooks? 1. [Visit the iluminr website for your region](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-access-iluminr?hsLang=en) 2. Login with your credentials 3. On the Home screen, select **Current Events** or on the menu, click **Event Rooms**. ![image-png-Mar-20-2025-04-12-00-3941-AM](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2025-04-12-00-3941-AM.png?width=688&height=373&name=image-png-Mar-20-2025-04-12-00-3941-AM.png) 4. Click the **Event Card** with the corresponding event name. If no event is in progress, see [How do I create an event?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-create-an-event-iluminr-help-center?hsLang=en) ![Event Card](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Event%20Card.png?width=688&height=440&name=Event%20Card.png) 5. In the event room actions, select the Activate Playbooks button. ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-27-2025-11-20-16-3281-PM.png?width=688&height=490&name=image-png-Mar-27-2025-11-20-16-3281-PM.png) 6. Find the playbook/s you wish to activate, select them and then click the **Activate** button. ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-27-2025-11-25-09-2578-PM.png?width=688&height=590&name=image-png-Mar-27-2025-11-25-09-2578-PM.png) 7. Below the Information board, click on the **Activated Playbook** that has been updated[![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio82209111897a9d543edfa2f709b595a2fimage.png?width=688&height=335&name=downloads.intercomcdn.comio82209111897a9d543edfa2f709b595a2fimage.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/822091118/97a9d543edfa2f709b595a2f/image.png)[![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio8220894748027358dfee3df42af12f326image.png?width=688&height=333&name=downloads.intercomcdn.comio8220894748027358dfee3df42af12f326image.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/822089474/8027358dfee3df42af12f326/image.png) --- ### **Related Articles:** - [Get to know Playbook Templates](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/what-are-playbook-templates?hsLang=en) - [What types of Playbooks are there?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/types-of-playbook-templates?hsLang=en) - [How do I create a Playbook Template?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-create-a-playbook-template-iluminr-help-center?hsLang=en) **Need more assistance?** [Submit a support ticket](https://iluminr.io/resource-centre/support-ticket/?hsLang=en) - [iluminr for Response and Communications](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Get Started with Using iluminr](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#get-started-with-using-iluminr) - [Communications](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#communications) - [Critical Event Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#critical-event-management) - [Training Options](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#training-options) - [iluminr for Admin Users](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Get started with managing iluminr](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#get-started-with-managing-iluminr) - [Integrations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#integrations) - [People and Permission Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#people-and-permission-management) - [Event Room Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#event-room-management) - [Alert Automations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#alert-automations) - [Troubleshooting](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [Manage Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#main-content) - [START HERE](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#start-here) - [Multiplayer Content Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#multiplayer-content-management) - [Single Player Content Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#single-player-content-management) - [Learnspace for Single Player Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#learnspace-for-single-player-microsimulations) - [Deploying Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#deploying-microsimulations) - [Microsimulation Insights (reporting)](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#microsimulation-insights-reporting) - [Participate in Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/participate-in-microsimulations?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Participate in Single Player Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/participate-in-microsimulations?hsLang=en#participate-in-single-player-microsimulations) - [Participate in Multiplayer Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/participate-in-microsimulations?hsLang=en#participate-in-multiplayer-microsimulations) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/iluminr_logo.png?width=111&height=24&name=iluminr_logo.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://iluminr.io?hsLang=en) [iluminr](https://iluminr.io/?hsLang=en) - [Submit a Support Ticket](https://iluminr.io/resource-centre/support-ticket/?hsLang=en) - [Terms of Use](https://iluminr.io/terms-of-use/?hsLang=en) - [Privacy Policy](https://iluminr.io/privacy-policy/?hsLang=en) Copyright © 2025, iluminr