Event check-in
without the chaos.
Replace clipboard guest lists and long registration lines with a digital queue. Attendees scan a QR code, join instantly, and get notified on their phone when it's their turn — powered by ScanQueue's queue management platform.
Sound familiar?
Long lines kill the vibe
Attendees spend 20 minutes in a registration line instead of enjoying your event. First impressions suffer before anyone gets through the door.
Paper lists fall apart
Clipboards get lost, handwriting is illegible, and staff argue over who was next. Paper doesn't scale past 50 people.
Crowd bottlenecks
Everyone arrives at once and clusters around the entrance. No way to stagger flow or manage capacity across multiple check-in points.
Four steps.
Five minutes flat.
Turn any event — wedding, festival, conference, pop-up — into a smooth, app-free check-in experience.
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Print a QR code
Place QR posters at your venue entrance, email them to attendees beforehand, or display on screens.
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Attendees scan & join
Guests scan with their phone camera, enter their name, and join the queue. No app download.
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Staff manages flow
Your team sees a real-time dashboard. Call next, manage multiple counters from any device.
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Guests get notified
SMS, WhatsApp, or email alerts when it's their turn. Guests explore the venue instead of standing in line.
Built for every event.
From intimate weddings to multi-thousand-person festivals — the same queue, tailored to your format.
Festivals & concerts
Manage thousands of attendees across multiple entry points. Stagger arrivals so the entrance doesn't become a bottleneck. Real-time capacity tracking.
Conferences & expos
Session check-in, workshop queues, and booth demos. Attendees join the waitlist for popular sessions and get a ping when a seat opens up.
Brand activations
Product demos, sampling stations, photo booths. Keep the energy high by letting guests roam while they wait. Used by brands like Audi for F1 activations.
Weddings & private events
Guest check-in, seating assignments, food station queues. Keep your event elegant — no crowding, no shouting names across the room.
Community events
Charity drives, school fairs, church events, sporting matches. Volunteers manage the queue from their phone — no training needed.
Pop-ups & food markets
Food trucks, vendor booths, tasting stations. Customers browse other stalls while waiting. Vendors focus on serving, not crowd control.
Everything you need
for event day.
QR code check-in
No app download. Guests scan and join from their mobile browser in seconds.
SMS & WhatsApp alerts
Notify guests via text or WhatsApp when their turn is approaching and when they're called.
Multi-counter support
Run parallel check-in points. Each counter calls independently from the shared queue.
TV display mode
Show the live queue on a screen so guests can see their position from across the venue.
Real-time analytics
Track wait times, throughput, peak hours, and no-show rates. Data for smarter next events.
5-minute setup
Create your queue, print the QR code, and you're live. No hardware, no installation.
ScanQueue vs
paper & Eventbrite.
| Feature | ScanQueue | Paper lists | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|---|
| No app download for attendees | Yes | Yes | App required for fast check-in |
| SMS & WhatsApp notifications | Yes | No | Email only |
| Multi-counter support | Yes | No | Yes |
| TV display mode | Yes | No | No |
| Setup time | 5 minutes | 10–30 min per event | 30+ minutes |
| Free plan | 10 check-ins/month | Free | Paid for check-in app |
What is ScanQueue?
ScanQueue is a digital queue management platform that replaces paper sign-in sheets, clipboards, and manual call-outs with QR code-based check-in and real-time notifications.
Founded to solve the chaos of event registration, ScanQueue is now used by more than 170 businesses and event organizers across 15+ countries, processing over 50,000 check-ins to date.
geteventcheckin.com is operated by ScanQueue. Visit scanqueue.com to create your free account.
Plain English for event tech.
- Digital queue
- A virtual line where attendees hold a numbered position on their phone instead of standing in a physical line. They are notified when it is their turn.
- Event check-in
- The process of verifying an attendee has arrived at an event and marking them as present, traditionally via paper list or scanned ticket.
- QR code check-in
- Attendees scan a QR code with their phone camera and enter their name in the mobile browser — no app download needed.
- Multi-counter
- Multiple staff members call attendees from the same shared queue simultaneously, speeding up throughput at busy events.
- TV display mode
- A live, large-screen view of the current queue so guests can see their position from across the venue without checking their phone.
- Wait-time analytics
- Reports on average wait time, throughput per hour, peak periods, and no-show rates across your event.
Frequently asked questions.
What is ScanQueue?
ScanQueue is a digital queue management platform that replaces paper guest lists and clipboards with QR code-based check-in. Attendees scan a QR code with their phone, join a virtual queue, and receive SMS or WhatsApp notifications when it is their turn. It is used by over 170 businesses in more than 15 countries.
Do attendees need to download an app?
No. Attendees scan the QR code with their phone's camera and join the queue from their mobile browser. No app download is required.
How long does it take to set up?
Setup takes approximately 5 minutes. You create your queue online, print the QR code, and place it at your venue. No hardware installation is needed.
What types of events is ScanQueue used for?
ScanQueue is used for festivals and concerts, brand activations, weddings and private events, community events, and pop-up markets. It has been used by brands like Audi for Formula 1 activations.
How much does ScanQueue cost?
ScanQueue offers a free plan that includes 10 check-ins per month with no credit card required. Visit scanqueue.com for details on paid plans for larger events.
How does ScanQueue notify attendees?
ScanQueue notifies attendees via SMS, WhatsApp, or email when their turn is approaching and when they are called. Guests can explore the venue instead of waiting in line.
Ditch the clipboard.
Join hundreds of event organizers using digital check-in to manage queues, reduce wait times, and keep guests happy.