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# Check-in Setup

Check-in setup covers configuring your hardware, software, and event settings for on-site attendee check-in. EventX supports QR code scanning, walk-in registration, badge printing, breakout sessions, and custom QR codes.

## Getting Started

* [**How Does Onsite Check-in Work?**](/knowledge-base/check-in/check-in-setup/onsite-check-in.md) — Complete reference: setup requirements, features, check-in methods, error messages, and limitations.
* [**How Many iPads and Printers Do I Need?**](/knowledge-base/check-in/check-in-setup/how-many-ipads-and-printers-needed-for-my-events.md) — Capacity planning: 1 all-in-one box per 500 concurrent attendees.
* [**How to Connect Hardware Devices**](/knowledge-base/check-in/check-in-setup/connecting-hardware-devices-for-physical-check-in.md) — Step-by-step: connect printer, pocket WiFi, and iPad for badge printing.

## Advanced Configuration

* [**How to Set Up Breakout Sessions for Check-in**](/knowledge-base/check-in/check-in-setup/breakout-sessions-for-check-in.md) — Create independent check-in sessions for multi-day events or concurrent tracks.
* [**How to Use Custom QR Codes for Check-in**](/knowledge-base/check-in/check-in-setup/custom-qr-code-for-check-in.md) — Import third-party QR codes (e.g., Eventbrite) for EventX check-in scanning.
* [**How to Add Check-in QR Code to Apple Wallet**](/knowledge-base/check-in/check-in-setup/adding-check-in-qr-code-to-apple-wallet.md) — Enable one-tap Apple Wallet passes for attendee check-in.
* [**How to Use the Handheld Scanner for Session Check-in**](/knowledge-base/check-in/check-in-setup/session-check-in-with-eventx-handheld-scanner.md) — Pair a Bluetooth scanner for hands-free check-in and check-out.

## Common Questions

* **How many devices do I need for my event?** — Provision 1 all-in-one box (4 iPads + 2 printers) per 500 concurrent attendees. See [capacity planning](/knowledge-base/check-in/check-in-setup/how-many-ipads-and-printers-needed-for-my-events.md).
* **What iOS/iPadOS version is required?** — iOS 18+ or iPadOS 17+. See [setup requirements](/knowledge-base/check-in/check-in-setup/onsite-check-in.md#setup-requirements).
* **Can I use EventX check-in with Eventbrite QR codes?** — Yes, import the Eventbrite barcode data as a custom QR code. See [custom QR codes](/knowledge-base/check-in/check-in-setup/custom-qr-code-for-check-in.md).
* **Does the Check-in App work offline?** — Yes, offline mode is supported. Attendee data syncs when connectivity is restored. See [onsite check-in features](/knowledge-base/check-in/check-in-setup/onsite-check-in.md#offline-mode).