Overview: Using a barcode scanner is a quick and easy way to check in individuals or families to an event. After the barcode scanner has been set up, (more on the purchase and set up of barcode scanners) you can add barcodes for individuals which then can be scanned on the check in event to quickly and automatically check people in. 

Managing Barcodes From The Events Page

Barcodes can be added from the events page. 

1. Click the gear icon in the top right corner
2. Select "Manage Barcodes"
3. Click "Add New Barcodes" in the bottom left corner of the popup window
4. Enter the name of the person who the barcode should be assigned to
5. Scan the barcode
6. Click "Add Barcode"

Additionally, barcodes can be deleted from the same window. 

If you need to search through existing barcodes, that window will allow you to search barcodes by date added or by name (Last, First). 

Adding Barcodes From the Check In Page

After you have your first barcode entered from the events page, you can add in barcodes directly from the Check In Page.

1. From the Check In Page click on the gear icon in the top right corner
2. Click "Add Barcode" from the popup window
3. Enter the name of the person who the barcode should be assigned to
4. Scan the barcode
5. Click "Add Barcode"

Using the Barcode Reader for Check Out

Just like Check In, you can use the barcode reader to check out as well.  Essentially what the barcode reader is doing is pulling up the person's data the same way it would come up if you typed in their name.  This method is just more secure and quick to use! 

If you check in by individual, scanning their barcode again will check the individual out.  If you check in by family, then scanning the barcode again will bring up the popup window of the family to choose who you'd like to check out. 

What Can I Use For Barcodes?

Anything with a barcode containing at least 4 digits can be used!  From Amazon packages (probably not something that you bring to church with you each week), to your local grocery store club card.  We recommend any card that you keep in your wallet or purse and can access quickly and easily each week.  

If you'd like to provide the barcodes for your church, we recommend running an Amazon search (or any other place where you could find this sort of thing) for "Barcode Labels" and finding the best option that fits your church's needs.

The barcode reader simply reads the code on the card/barcode and enters the numbers and letters associated with the barcode and enters them into the text field.