November 4, 2025
Keeping your members engaged starts with showing them they’re valued—and few things say “thank you” better than exclusive perks. From discounted tickets to special sessions, member-only benefits not only reward loyalty but also help attract new members to your association.
Of course, ensuring those perks stay exclusive requires a reliable way to verify membership. That’s where Whova’s registration system comes in. Whova’s advanced registration system offers more than just the essentials. From customizable question forms that make it easy to gather attendee details like meals and merchandise, and invite-only ticketing, to Attendee Segments that automatically organize attendees for tailored communication, every feature is built to make registration smarter and more effective. It’s one reason Whova was shortlisted for Best Ticketing Technology at the Event Technology Awards.
To take this even further, Whova integrates directly with leading Association Management Systems (AMS), WildApricot and MemberClicks, allowing associations to automatically verify member status and even restrict tickets by membership tier.
As part of our integration initiative, we’re expanding to include an iMIS Integration. With this enhancement, iMIS users can automatically verify membership and membership level right from Whova, with no manual checks or data uploads required.
You can say goodbye to managing separate registration systems for different audiences. We make it simple to set up both member-only and general admission tickets right from the same platform, keeping your registration process seamless and offering an intuitive experience for all your registrants—not to mention saving you hours of manual effort.
Use this integration to…
- Create secure member-only tickets that automatically verify active membership before purchase.
- Offer ticket tiers based on member level – such as Student, Associate, or Full Member.
- Restrict access to special sessions or workshops using Whova’s ticket session mapping.
- Manage all ticket types together, from member-only to general admission, in one place.
With this integration, you can rest assured that your member-only perks are protected without missing out on Whova’s advanced registration features. It’s a win-win!
Does your association use an AMS other than iMIS, WildApricot, or MemberClicks? We’d love your input! Share your system through the feedback form on our invite-only ticketing page to help us prioritize future integrations.
Connect With iMIS and Create Secure Member-Only Tickets
Setting up a member-only ticket is quick and straightforward with Whova’s new iMIS Integration. In just four simple steps, you can create exclusive tickets that only verified members can purchase:
1. After creating your ticket(s), go to “Member & Invite-Only Ticketing.” Select “Add restrictions” for the ticket you want to limit.
2. Select the option to “Restrict to specific membership levels and statuses.”
Restricting member-only tickets with the new iMIS Integration is simple.
3. Select the option to connect to iMIS. Follow the instructions to connect and sign in to your iMIS account. This allows Whova to verify whether attendees have the correct member status based on their Member ID.
4. Customize your ticket restrictions. Selecting which membership levels and statuses can buy the ticket. For example, if your association offers Associate, Full, and Premium memberships, you can restrict the ticket to Premium members only, and even limit it to those with an Active status (as opposed to Lapsed or Pending).
Easily select which membership levels and statuses can purchase your exclusive ticket.
You can easily add restrictions to multiple ticket types through the iMIS integration. For instance, if you offer separate Student, Standard, and Premium tickets, you can tailor the restrictions for each one directly through your iMIS account—no need to manually upload your attendee list or cross-check memberships.
How Do Members Register for Member-Only Tickets?
For your attendees, the process is just as seamless. When a member selects a restricted ticket on your event registration page, they’ll be prompted to enter their Member ID before purchasing.
Whova will then automatically verify their membership through your iMIS database in real time, ensuring that only verified members that meet your criteria can complete the purchase.
If a member wants to purchase more than one member-only ticket, they’ll simply need to enter a unique Member ID for each ticket. This keeps your system secure and ensures every ticket is tied to an individual verified member—protecting access to member-exclusive rates or perks.
Registrants enter their Member ID before purchasing member-only tickets, and Whova verifies their status automatically.
Experience Seamless Member Management with Whova
Bring your membership data and event registration together with Whova’s new iMIS Integration. Easily verify members, protect exclusive perks, and streamline your entire registration process, all within one platform.
And we’re just getting started. If your association uses an AMS other than iMIS, WildApricot, or MemberClicks, we have more integrations on the way—fill out the feedback form on our Invite-Only Ticketing page to help shape the future of Whova’s integrations.
We make it easy to manage all your tickets from one platform. Want to learn more? Get a price quote today.