# Create an event from a request

After reviewing an intake request, you can create an request for quote or request for proposal event.

### Create an event <a href="#createanevent" id="createanevent"></a>

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Open a request.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click Create event.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select if you want to create a request for quote or a request for proposal event.\
A new, draft event is created. The original request moves to Sourcing status.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Complete any additional, necessary information and submit your event.\
For more information, see [Create a request for quote](https://docs.fairmarkit.com/buyers/request-for-quote-rfq/create-a-request-for-quote) or [Create a request for proposal](https://docs.fairmarkit.com/buyers/request-for-proposal-rfp/create-a-request-for-proposal).
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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