Self Check-In
With self check-in, you can let app users check in using their own device. This is available if you choose to link to it.
Self check-in can be helpful for very large events where you don't want people waiting in long lines at check-in stations. However, it's based on the honor system, so be sure you trust your attendees to mark themselves present only if they actually attend.
Configuring Self Check-In
To allow for self check-in, you just need to link to it – usually from a Dashboard recipe. Contact Support to get the recipe you'll need and provide the image you want to use. If you want it to display the image attached to the Event record in MinistryPlatform, just let Support know. Also, you can show a confirmation message on app users' dashboards to let them know they've checked in. Let Support know if you want this to display so they can update your Self Check-in dashboard recipe.
Once Self Check-in is linked in your app, make sure to set the following fields on the appropriate Event record(s): Allow Self Checkin, Approved, and Web Approved. These must be set to Yes to display for self check-in.
Using Self Check-In
App users can access self check-in from the Dashboard link you set up. Once they click the link, they can check themselves in as attending. The Head of Household can check in family members as well. Once checked in, the Event Participant records are created for that event. And, if configured, a confirmation message displays on the dashboard to let users know they've successfully checked in.