Badge Scanning is a key feature for in-person events, allowing you to effortlessly connect with other event participants by scanning their badges.
Using the event’s mobile app, you can quickly scan an event participant's QR code via the event platform and, depending on permissions set by event organiser, export the data through the web platform.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to scan badges, find your own QR code, and export your badge scans.
In this article:
- How to find your QR code
- How to Scan a Badge in the App
- Viewing Your Scan Lists and Exporting Badge Scans
- FAQs
How to find my QR code
Follow these steps to locate your personal QR code in the mobile app:
- Step 1: Log in and go to the "More" section in the mobile app’s main menu.
- Step 2: Tap on your profile image at the top left-hand corner.
Here, you’ll find your QR code, which others can scan to connect with you.
How to Scan a Badge in the Mobile App
- Step 1: Log in and access the "More" section.
- Step 2: Select "QR / Badge Scanner"
- Step 3: Start Scanning
- When you tap "Badge Scanner", the app will activate your device’s camera. Ensure the app has permission to use the camera.
- Hold the badge in front of the camera. The scan will begin automatically.
- A green box will appear around the QR code to indicate a successful scan, along with a confirmation message.
- You can tap on the participant’s name to view their profile, but a connection will be automatically created regardless.
Additional Notes:
- The app is optimized for efficient scanning, allowing you to scan multiple badges without delay.
- If you see a message stating you don’t have permission to scan a badge, this may be due to restrictions set by the event organizer (e.g., different event participant types). Contact the organizer if you believe this is an error.
- Scans are stored locally on your device, so even if you’re offline, the data will sync with the platform once you’re reconnected to the internet.
Viewing Your Scan Lists and Exporting Badge Scans
My Scan List
This section of the app displays all the event participants whose badges you have scanned. While you cannot export data directly from the mobile app, you can typically export your badge scan data from the web platform, depending on the event organizer's settings.
Scanned By List
This list shows you who has scanned your badge during the event.
Exporting Your Badge Scans
The ability to export badge scans depends on the event configuration. To check if exporting is available:
Exporting your badge scans depends on the event’s configuration. To check if exporting is available:
- Log in to the event’s web platform.
- If you have access to the My Teams feature, you can find more information on exporting scans here.
- If you do not have access to My Teams, visit the Meetings and Connections Exports Guide.
FAQs
Q: Can I scan a company or product?
- A: Yes, you can scan QR codes for exhibitors or products. Scanning these codes adds them to your Interested List rather than creating a direct connection. You can access these profiles from your My 'Interested' List or My Scan List.
Q: How many times can my badge be scanned?
- A: Your QR can be scanned multiple times by anyone with the appropriate permissions. There is no limit to how many times your badge can be scanned.
Q: Where can I find my own QR code for badge scanning?
- A: To find your QR code, go to the "More" section in the mobile app and select "My QR Code". This is the code other event participants will scan to connect with you.
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A: To access a colleague’s QR code, ask them to go to the "More" section in the mobile app and select "My QR Code." They can then share this code with others for scanning.