Check-In Overview
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TouchPoint Check-In is a web (browser) based method of taking real time attendance for children, small groups, VBS, etc. Labels can be printed with security codes to allow for secure child pick-up. Your church can easily provide Check-In on a PC or Tablet as long as an internet connection is available. Families can check in using a phone number or PIN. Available customizations include kiosk shell, requiring information for new guests, background images, labels, and administrative functionality. Additional features include Pre Check-In, the Check-In Dashboard, and the Classroom Dashboard.

Key Points to Consider
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* Allow time to **purchase** and **install** the devices you will use (PCs or tablets, printers, labels, etc.).
* Thoroughly **test** your Check-In setup by making sure your hardware is working correctly and that your Involvements are properly set up for Check-In.
* Plan for time to **train the volunteers** that will staff the Check-In stations. The software is very easy to use and intended to be self-service for regular members and returning guests who are attending a previously-attended class. However, you will need volunteers to welcome and assist new guests. Most will need to have new family / people records created, and they will need to select a class to visit. The volunteers will also be needed to assist members who need to edit their records or visit a different class.
* **Communicate** with your **classroom workers** and the **parents** of the children who will be using Check-In. Let them know the 'who', 'what', 'when', 'where' and 'how' of Check-In for your church. Let them know the 'why' as well. Give them your reasons for using Check-In so they will have a positive attitude and a good experience.
 
Setting Up Check-In
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Each step has a separate help article to walk you through the process.

Step 1
    Obtain the necessary hardware

    .. seealso::
        :doc:`HardwareList`

Step 2
    Configure the Administrative Settings

    .. seealso::
        :doc:`CheckInAdminSettings`

Step 3
    Configure the Involvements

    .. seealso::
        :doc:`CheckinInvolvementSettings`

Step 4
    Set up Check-In Profiles

    .. seealso::
        :doc:`CheckInProfiles`

Step 5
    Choose label options and set up label printers

    .. seealso::
        :doc:`StandardCheckinLabels`

Step 6
    Test and begin using Check-In

    .. seealso::
        | :doc:`CheckInOperation`
        | :doc:`PreCheckIn`

Once you are finished with the initial set up and testing of Check-In, read the following help articles for information about additional features.

.. seealso::
    | :doc:`ExtraValuePin`
    | :doc:`CheckInDashboard`
    | :doc:`ClassroomDashboard`
    | :doc:`CheckInActivityLog`
    | :doc:`CheckinControl`
    | :doc:`CheckInKeyFob`

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| **Latest Update**  | **02/24/2024**   |
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