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Barcode Assisted Check-in

In Search Methods, we learned that you can actually search for households/ individuals by scanning a barcode number. This section will describe barcodes and how to use them when working in Assisted mode.

Barcode Numbers

Before we get into the details, it’s important to understand what kinds of barcodes we can use with Check‐in. Generally, any card with a barcode number on it can be used with Check‐in. This could include any of the following (and others):

• Church‐issued key chain tags or cards
• Grocery store discount key chain tags
• Library cards
• Driver's licenses
• Discount club cards

Barcode numbers are constrained by the following parameters:

• the barcode must be numbers only, no spaces
• the barcode must be 5, 6 or 8-18 digits
• consider ordering separate cards for your students to allow you to check students in separate from their families using the Individual Only option in when running Check‐in in Self mode

Note: Barcodes containing 7 digits CANNOT be used!

• Examples of barcodes that will work:

• • driver license barcode
  • grocery store discount card barcode
  • barcode specially made for your church