Apple Invites is a new app that lets users create custom invitations for birthday parties, corporate meetings and any other event, enabling organizers to design and share invitations, track RSVPs and more. Importantly, while creating invitations requires an iCloud+ subscription, anyone can RSVP—even those without an Apple device or account.

While the new Apple Invites app and service sounds easy to use, it joins together so many Apple Services that it takes several steps — and can confuse your invitees. Here's how to use it.