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Lock a station

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From the device itself or using a web browser, you can lock stations to a campus, event, or location if you'd like to funnel check-ins to a single spot, like a classroom or the sanctuary. While roster stations must always be locked to a specific event, you can choose to lock a manned or self station.

Locked stations show different information, depending on the station type:

  • Manned station: Select people for the event or location you're locked to, or override the location filter errors and select any location.

  • Roster station: People who have checked into this event and location recently will be populated on the Ready tab. If you've selected Check-out from all locations and have chosen a location within a folder, the All locations button will show only check-ins for locations in that specific folder.

  • Self station: You will only see live events. You will not see any options to check in unless it's the locked event or location, and a No locations available message will be displayed.

Lock a station from the device

Follow the steps below to lock a manned or self station from the Check-Ins app:

  1. Select the ⚙️ settings icon in the bottom right corner of your station's home screen.

  2. Enter your station key.

  3. Select Login.

  4. In the popup, check Lock station to one event or location.

  5. Select an event from the first dropdown.

  6. (Optional) Select a location from the second dropdown.

  7. When you're ready, select Save.

Lock a station from a web browser

Using Check-Ins on a web browser, follow the steps below to lock a manned or self station:

  1. Select the Stations page from the top navigation.

  2. Select the station you'd like to lock.

  3. In the popup, check Lock your station to a campus, event, or location.

  4. Choose between the Campus and Event options.

    • Campus: Choose a campus from the Assign a Campus... dropdown.

    • Event: Select an event from the Select an Event dropdown. A new Location dropdown will appear, defaulting to All Locations. You can choose a specific location, if needed.

  5. When you're ready, select Save.