How it works

How it works

A visit from invitation to check-out, and the people who use the system.

A visitor's day, step by step

  1. Before arrival (optional)

    The host registers the guest. The guest receives a pass with a QR code and a six-digit visit code. Contractors can upload documents and take the safety quiz from their phone.

  2. Arrive

    The guest walks up to the check-in iPad at the entrance and scans the QR code or types the code. Walk-ins tap “I'm new”.

  3. Check in

    Name, company, who they are visiting, an optional photo, and the site's safety rules signed with a finger. Contractors see their own steps.

  4. The host is told

    An email, text or phone call goes to the host, who answers Allow or Deny. The desk sees the answer at once.

  5. Badge

    A badge prints at the entrance with the visitor's photo when the site chooses. With no printer, the badge is emailed.

  6. On site

    The visitor appears on the live list. Overstays and expiring documents are flagged to the desk.

  7. Check out

    Scan the badge or enter the code on the way out. The record is complete for reports and head counts.

Who uses GuestVMS

Guest

A check-in iPad at each entrance, plus their own phone for signing in ahead of time. No app to download.

Hosts

Any employee. They answer from an email, text or call with their normal Microsoft sign-in.

Front desk

A shared always-on tablet that shows waiting, on-site and expected visitors at every door.

Site admin

The plant or office manager: entrances, devices, visit types, who is called in an emergency, and site reports.

Organization admin

Corporate IT: sites, groups of locations, people, company-wide safety rules, the restricted list and which features each site uses.

Getting a location started

  1. Pair devices

    An administrator pairs each iPad and desk tablet with a one-time code.

  2. Plug in the badge printer

    The Raspberry Pi sets itself up and appears in the admin pages.

  3. Choose visit types and rules

    Pick the steps each kind of visitor sees and the safety rules for the site.

  4. Switch on features

    Turn features on site by site as the location is ready.