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Learn about the ClearID Self-Service Kiosk mobile app that simplifies visitor management and check-in.
About ClearID Self-Service Kiosk
Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk is a mobile app that simplifies the management of visitors enrolled using the Genetec ClearID™ self-service portal. The self-service kiosk is intended for visitor centers or gated facilities where guests check-in by themselves.
Self-Service Kiosk check-in
Use this information to help you understand how visitors check in at a Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk.

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Visitor management devices
Learn about the ClearID Self-Service Kiosk mobile app that simplifies visitor management and check-in.
- About ClearID Self-Service Kiosk
  Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk is a mobile app that simplifies the management of visitors enrolled using the Genetec ClearID™ self-service portal. The self-service kiosk is intended for visitor centers or gated facilities where guests check-in by themselves.
  - Self-Service Kiosk check-in
    Use this information to help you understand how visitors check in at a Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk.
  - Self-Service Kiosk self registration
    The Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk self-registration process is designed to manage unplanned visits or visitors who have not been invited or pre-registered.
- Configuring the Self-Service Kiosk iPad
  Before visitors can use the self-service kiosk to check in or check out, you must add the Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk iPad device to Genetec ClearID™. Then you can register and activate the device in the ClearID Self-Service Kiosk mobile app.
- About mobile operator check-in
  Use this information to help you understand how operators check visitors in and out of events using mobile operator check-in.
- Configuring mobile operator check-in
  Before you can use mobile operator check-in to check visitors into large events or look up visitor information, you must add an iPhone to Genetec ClearID™. Then you can register and activate the device in the ClearID Self-Service Kiosk mobile app.
- Configuring the Self-Service Kiosk label printer (Brother QL-820NWBc, QL-820NWB, or QL-810W)
  Before visitors can use the Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk to check in, you must configure the label printer so that labels can be printed during the check-in process.
- Configuring the Self-Service Kiosk label printer (Brother TD-4550DNWB )
  Before visitors can use the Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk to check in, you must configure the Brother TD-4550DNWB label printer so that labels can be printed during the check-in process.
- Selecting a Self-Service Kiosk label printer
  Before you can print visitor badges from the Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk, you must select a label printer.
- Printing a test badge from the Self-Service Kiosk
  To help you understand if the printer is working as expected, you can print a test badge. This can be done after the initial setup or when replacing the label roll.
- Resetting the Self-Service Kiosk mobile app
  Occasionally, you might need to perform a hard reset of the Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk mobile app. For example, if you encounter issues with selecting the label printer, printing labels, listing people, or if you want to move the kiosk to another site.
- Self-Service Kiosk options
  Use the following information to help you understand the Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk license, kiosk, and accessory options that are available.
- Identity document types
  Use the following information to help you understand all the different identity document types that are supported in Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk.
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Glossary

Self-Service Kiosk check-in

2026-01-28

Use this information to help you understand how visitors check in at a Genetec ClearID™ Self-Service Kiosk.

Note:

Visitors can check in up to 1 hour before a visit event.

Scenario 1: Self-Service Kiosk check-in (paper badge)

Visitors scan the QR code from their invitation email, take a photo, and receive a printed badge. The badge includes their name and event details.

Scenario 2: Self-Service Kiosk check-in (cardholder credential)

Using Security Center, a receptionist can assign a credential to a Genetec ClearID™ visitor. Once checked in, the visitor can use their assigned card to access permitted areas while accompanied by their host.

Self-service check-in

The self-service check-in is intended for walk-in visitors and visitors who have been invited or pre-registered.

Welcome page in the Genetec ClearID Self-Service Kiosk showing 3 check-in options.

Visitors can check in using one of the following methods:

QR code
Government-issued ID
Email address

Behavior during check-in:

If duplicate names are found, the visitor selects their email from a list.
If the QR code is not recognized, the kiosk prompts the visitor to check in using email.
If an ID or email is not recognized, the kiosk offers the self-registration process.

Note:

The check-in choices displayed on the ClearID Self-Service Kiosk Welcome page can be customized to hide any options that are not relevant to your site or your visitor experience.