invite only
Requires an invitation
Invite only describes events, venues, or groups where attendance requires a specific invitation—you can't simply show up or buy your way in.
The phrase suggests exclusivity and controlled access: an invite-only party, The beta launch was invite only.
Also written as invite-only when used before a noun.
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- A listPremier invitee group
- VIPNotable, for short
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- black tieFormal evening dress code
guestlist · guest list · private · private event · members · velvet rope · bouncer · bottle service · RSVP · elite · secret · secret society · club · password · restricted · by appointment · selective · curated
- accessaccess, authorization, credentials, exclusive access, insider access
- access rulesno entry, restricted area, authorized only, staff only, VIP only
- Exclusivityexclusive, elite, VIP, members-only, private
- access restrictionspassword, paywall, login wall, geo-block, IP ban
- IRCIRC, channels, nick, join, part
- exclusionexclude, excluded, rule out, banned, bans
invite onlyopen to the public
open admission · public · open door · walk-in · unrestricted
invite onlyinclusive
Covering all members
all-inclusive · non-exclusive · egalitarian · non-selective · democratic
invite, invites, invited, inviting, invitation, invitations, invitational, invitee, invitees