Included on every plan · No hardware needed

QR Code Check-In for Events

Every attendee gets a unique QR code in their confirmation email. Staff scan with any smartphone. Check in 150+ people per hour — no dedicated hardware, no app download for attendees.

Free plan forever · No credit card required

How QR check-in works

Three steps from signup to a smooth door experience.

1

Attendees register

They complete your registration form. CompleteEvent automatically generates a unique QR code and sends it in the confirmation email.

2

Staff open check-in

Any team member opens the CompleteEvent check-in view on their phone. No download required — works in any mobile browser.

3

Scan and go

Point the camera at the attendee's QR code. They're checked in instantly. The dashboard updates live across all devices.

Everything you need at the door

No dedicated hardware

Any iPhone or Android works. No barcode scanners, no rented iPads — your staff's phones are your check-in stations.

Self-service kiosk mode

Set up a shared tablet and let attendees check themselves in. Ideal for conferences with large queues.

Offline-capable

Attendee lists are cached locally. Check-ins keep working if venue WiFi fails. Data syncs automatically when it's back.

Real-time dashboard

See total checked in, broken down by ticket type, updated live across every device your team is using.

Name search fallback

If an attendee doesn't have their QR code, staff can find and check them in by name in the same interface.

Free on every plan

QR check-in isn't a premium feature. It's included on the Free plan — no upgrade required to use it.

150–200

check-ins per hour, per staff member

QR scanning is 4–5× faster than manual name search. A single staff member with a phone can clear a 200-person arrival surge in under 90 minutes. Add a kiosk and throughput doubles.

Common questions

Do attendees need to download an app?

No. Attendees receive their QR code in their confirmation email. They show the email at the door — no download required.

What do staff use to scan?

Any iPhone or Android with a camera. Open the CompleteEvent check-in view in a browser and point it at the QR code. No dedicated scanner hardware needed.

What happens if an attendee doesn't have their email?

Staff can search by name in the same check-in view and manually check them in. QR scanning and name search work side-by-side.

Does QR check-in work offline?

Yes. CompleteEvent's check-in view caches the attendee list locally so check-ins continue even if venue WiFi fails. Data syncs automatically when connectivity is restored.

Can I see who has arrived in real time?

Yes. Your event dashboard updates live — total checked in, by ticket type, and by session. Visible on any device during the event.

Is QR check-in available on the free plan?

Yes. QR code check-in is included on every plan, including Free. No upgrade required.

Ready for a faster check-in?

Create your event, invite attendees, and check them in with QR codes — all on the free plan.

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Questions? hello@completeevent.app