Check-In & Access Control

Scan Them In. Keep The Line Moving.

Check guests in seconds from any phone, validate entry in real time across every gate, and control who gets into which zone. Fast, secure entry that keeps your busiest night calm. Powered by Showpass.

Scan in seconds
Every gate in sync
No double-scans
TL;DR

GetYourTicket check-in and access control lets your team scan guests in seconds from any phone, validate entry in real time across every gate, and control who gets into which zone, so lines keep moving and the wrong credential never gets in.

  • Mobile scanning from any phone or tablet, plus optional dedicated scanners
  • Every gate scans one live inventory, so no ticket is ever used twice
  • Tiered access by ticket type, zone, day, or time slot
  • Real-time check-in counts and a universal barcode for fast entry
PLATFORM REACH

Built on a platform trusted nationwide

ADMIT MILLIONS
5,500+
Event Organizers
24,000+
Annual Events
18.6M+
Tickets Sold
The Overview

The Gate Is Where It All Goes Right Or Wrong.

Paper lists, a separate scanning app, and gates that cannot see each other turn the front door into a bottleneck. A slow or unreliable entry is the first thing a guest remembers and the first thing that strains your staff.

GetYourTicket check-in and access control is built into the same platform you use to sell tickets, so the ticket a guest bought online is the same ticket your staff scans at the door. No exports, no separate roster, no surprises.

Your team scans with the organizer app on any phone, or with dedicated scanners at high-volume gates. Each scan validates in a fraction of a second against one live inventory shared by every entrance, so a ticket can only be used once and your counts are always right.

Access is yours to shape: tier entry by ticket type, zone, day, or time slot so VIP, artist, camping, and general areas each check the right credential. And because it runs on the same system as the rest of your event, every scan flows straight into your reporting in real time.

It scales from a single door to a multi-gate festival without changing how your team works. One scanner at a small show and twenty scanners across a fairground run the exact same way, so training a volunteer is a five-minute conversation, not a manual.

Setup is quick, too: sync the event you are already selling, decide which ticket types open which gates and zones, add your scanning staff, and you are ready for doors. There is no separate check-in product to buy or integrate, and nothing to reconcile after the event.

  • One ticket from online sale to gate scan
  • Any phone becomes a scanner
  • Tiered, zone-based access control
  • Live check-in counts you can trust
Key Features

Everything The Front Door Needs.

Four capabilities that decide whether the busiest twenty minutes of your event feel controlled or chaotic.

01 / SCANNING

Scan From Any Phone

Turn any smartphone or tablet into a scanner with the organizer app, or add dedicated scanners at your busiest gates. A universal barcode validates each guest in a fraction of a second, so the line never stalls while someone fumbles for a printout. Guests can show the barcode on their phone or on paper, and either one scans exactly the same way.

  • Mobile app
  • Dedicated scanners
  • Universal barcode
  • Sub-second scans
02 / LIVE SYNC

Every Gate, One Live Count

All your entrances read and write to the same live inventory at once. A ticket scanned at the north gate cannot be reused at the south gate, duplicates are flagged instantly, and your checked-in count stays accurate no matter how many scanners are running. That shared, live count is what lets you decide in the moment when to open another lane.

  • Multi-gate
  • No double-admits
  • Live counts
  • Fraud flags
03 / ACCESS CONTROL

Control Who Goes Where

Tier access by ticket type, zone, day, or time slot. VIP decks, artist areas, camping, and after-hours each validate against the right credential, so the wrong wristband never reaches the wrong place and timed-entry slots keep arrivals spread out. Change a rule mid-event and every scanner picks it up instantly, with no re-syncing by hand.

  • Zone access
  • Ticket tiers
  • Timed entry
  • Day passes
04 / VISIBILITY

See The Door In Real Time

Watch check-ins climb live by gate, see attendance against tickets sold, and add staff and volunteers with role-based permissions so they can scan without touching the rest of your account. Every scan feeds straight into your analytics and reporting, so you are never guessing how full the room is while the event is live.

  • Live dashboard
  • Attendance
  • Staff roles
  • Reporting
Why It Matters

A Good Gate Is Invisible.

When entry just works, nobody notices. When it does not, it is the only thing anyone remembers. It shows up in four places.

Lines That Keep Moving

Sub-second scans across parallel gates clear crowds fast. A two-second delay per guest becomes an hour-long line across ten thousand arrivals, so speed at the door is a safety and reputation issue, not just a convenience. Faster entry also means guests spend more time and money inside instead of stuck outside the gate.

Security You Can Prove

One live inventory means a ticket works exactly once. Duplicates, screenshots, and resold copies are caught at the gate, so you protect both your revenue and the guests who paid for a real ticket. Your staff never has to make a judgment call at the door; the scanner makes it for them.

A Calm First Impression

The gate is the first physical moment of your event. A fast, friendly scan sets the tone, while a chaotic entry colors everything that follows. Smooth entry is the cheapest goodwill you can buy, and it is the moment that decides whether a first-timer comes back.

Numbers You Can Act On

Live check-in data tells you when to open another gate, how many people are actually inside, and which marketing actually drove attendance, all while the event is still happening. The decisions you would normally make after the event, you can make during it.

Who Leans On This

Built For Everywhere There's A Gate.

Any event where a crowd arrives at once lives or dies at the door. Explore the solution built for your world.

Platform Advantages

What Keeps The Door Moving.

The capabilities behind a gate that just works, even at peak.

01

Mobile Scanning

Any phone or tablet becomes a scanner with the organizer app.

02

Universal Barcode

One barcode per guest works across every event on their account.

03

Multi-Gate Sync

Every entrance reads one live inventory in real time.

04

Access Tiers

Validate by ticket type, zone, day, or time slot.

05

Duplicate Block

A ticket scans once; copies and resells are flagged on the spot.

06

Timed Entry

Spread arrivals across windows and validate each slot.

07

Staff Roles

Add scanners and volunteers with the right permissions only.

08

Live Check-In Data

Real-time counts by gate, feeding straight into reporting.

On their own these are features. Together they are the difference between a gate you have to watch and a gate you can trust, so your team spends the night with guests instead of untangling the line. It is the difference between a gate you have to babysit and one that runs itself.

WE USE OUR OWN PLATFORM

We Run Our Own Gates.

Our team operates The Berry Farm, a festival venue in Miami's countryside, and we scan every guest in on GetYourTicket: line dancing nights, seasonal festivals, and private events. We know the check-in flow works because we stand at our own gate and run it every weekend.

See It In Action
Frequently Asked Questions

Check-In & Access Control, Answered

How does event check-in work?
Staff scan each guest's ticket with the organizer app on any phone or with dedicated scanners. The ticket validates in real time, the guest is marked checked in, and a universal barcode lets them scan into any event tied to their account. In practice it is one tap per guest, and the line keeps moving.
Do I need special hardware to scan tickets?
No. Any smartphone or tablet with the organizer app works as a scanner. For high-volume gates you can add dedicated scanners, but they are optional, so a small event can run entirely on the phones your staff already carry. As you grow, you can mix phones and dedicated scanners across different gates without changing anything else.
Does scanning work if the internet drops at the gate?
Our team helps you plan connectivity and scanning so entry keeps moving in difficult conditions. We review your gates and network during onboarding so a weak signal does not stop the line, and we will recommend the right setup for your site.
Can I control access to different areas or zones?
Yes. Access can be tiered by ticket type, zone, day, or time slot, so VIP, artist, camping, and general areas each validate against the right credential. The wrong wristband simply will not scan into the wrong place. You can layer rules too, so one pass can be valid for Saturday general admission and Sunday VIP at the same time.
Does it stop duplicate or fraudulent tickets?
Yes. Every gate scans against one live inventory, so a ticket can only be used once. Duplicate, screenshotted, or already-scanned tickets are flagged on the spot, which protects your revenue and the guests who bought real tickets.
How fast is entry for big crowds?
Scans validate in a fraction of a second, and multiple gates scan in parallel against the same live data, so lines keep moving even at peak arrival. The gate stops being your bottleneck, and most organizers retire their paper backup lists after the first event.
Can multiple gates scan at the same time?
Yes. Every entrance reads and writes to the same live inventory in real time, so two gates never admit the same ticket and your checked-in count stays accurate across the whole site. You can also see which gate each scan happened at, which makes a backed-up entrance easy to spot and re-staff.
Does it support timed entry?
Yes. Sell and validate timed-entry slots so arrivals are spread across the day and each guest is admitted for their window, which keeps any single gate from getting overwhelmed.
Can my staff and volunteers scan?
Yes. Add staff and volunteers with role-based permissions so the right people can scan and check guests in without access to the rest of your account or your financials.
How do I get started?
Book a demo and our team will map your gates, zones, and entry flow, then help you set up scanning before your doors open. Most setups are ready in well under an hour.

Make Your Gate The Easy Part.

Tell us about your gates, zones, and crowd, and we will map the exact scanning setup, then help you launch it before doors. Bring your trickiest gate and we will plan it with you. No monthly fees to start.

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