Types of check-in include those listed below, and most event planners consider a combination of these:
AUTO CHECK-IN: Automate the check-in process using the Attendee App’s Auto Event Check-in feature. This uses a beacon (usually purchased through EventsAir) and/or a location QR code displayed prominently in the check-in area. When an attendee walks into a registration area, and their Attendee App is running (and Bluetooth is enabled), your beacon can connect to their app, check them in, and print their name badge. As a back-up, or an alternative, if you don’t want to use a beacon, you can display a location QR code and instructions. Attendees scan the location QR code for instant check-in and badge printing. In either scenario, the Auto Event Check-In Express Action needs to be connected to a printer running in Kiosk mode in Google Chrome.
SELF CHECK-IN KIOSKS: Attendees type in their name or show their unique barcode/QR code (if there's a laser scanning device attached) to check themselves in. This can work very well if you’ve emailed them with instructions beforehand. They then proceed to a badge pick-up point to collect their badge, which has just been printed, triggered by their check-in. You could also withhold badge printing until any outstanding payments have been made. You can set up any number of kiosks, and connected printers, using any internet-connected computer, laptop or tablet. Read more about setting up your kiosk.
STAFFED CHECK-IN DESK: The Onsite Portal allows you to give your registration team access to some EventsAir features. Approved staff members can see and edit basic attendee information, register new attendees (walk-ins), print name badges, and review printing statistics.
You can also check-in attendees via the Organizer App, but this doesn't automatically connect to name badge printing, so you'd need to also enable Auto Event Check-In and a printer.