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Participant Check-in via QR Code

How QR check-in works

Each registered participant receives a unique QR code in their email confirmation. The organizer scans the QR code at the entrance — the system instantly identifies the participant and marks them as "Registered".

Preparing for check-in

Enable check-in for the event

By default, check-in is enabled for all published events. Make sure tickets with QR codes were sent to participants:

  • For paid events — the QR code is sent automatically after payment confirmation.
  • For free events — the QR code is sent after registration confirmation.

If a participant did not receive the QR code, resend the ticket from their card: Participant card -> "Resend ticket".

Download the list for offline use

If there may be no internet at the venue:

  1. Open the event -> "Participants" in the tikento app.
  2. The list is automatically synced and cached for offline use.
  3. Make sure the cache is up to date — press the refresh button before going offline.

Scanning a QR code

Via PWA (browser or installed app)

  1. Open the event -> "Check-in" (QR scanner icon at the top of the "Participants" page).
  2. Allow camera access.
  3. Point the camera at the QR code on the participant's phone or printed ticket.
  4. The system will display the name, ticket type, and status.
  5. Click "Confirm" or wait for automatic check-in (if auto-confirm mode is enabled).

Via Telegram Mini App

In the Telegram Mini App, check-in works the same way. Open the event, go to the "Check-in" section, and use the built-in scanner.

Manual check-in

If the QR code cannot be read or the participant arrived without a ticket:

  1. In the "Participants" section, find the participant by name or email.
  2. Open their card.
  3. Click "Mark check-in".
  4. Confirm.

Repeat check-in

When scanning an already checked-in participant, the system:

  • Shows a warning "Participant already checked in"
  • Displays the time of the first check-in
  • Offers to ignore or undo the first check-in (for example, if there was an error)

Check-in analytics

In the "Analytics" -> "Check-in" section you can view:

  • Total checked in vs. registered
  • Arrival dynamics over time (useful for load distribution)
  • List of no-show participants

Frequently asked questions

What if a participant did not receive their QR code ticket?
Find the participant manually by name or email in the 'Participants' section. Click 'Register' — the check-in will be recorded without scanning a QR code.
Can I scan QR codes without internet?
Yes. tikento works in offline mode — the participant list is loaded in advance. Scanning works through the device camera, data is saved locally and synchronized when the network becomes available.
Can a single QR code be used multiple times?
No. Each QR code is unique and single-use. On a repeated scan, the system will show a warning: 'Participant already checked in'.