Using a QR code for event registration

What is covered in this article? 

• Using QR codes
• Step 1: Get the URL for your event
• Step 2: Create your QR code

Using QR codes

QR codes are square-shaped, black and white symbols that can be scanned with a smartphone to instantly open a specific webpage. You can set up a QR code to help users quickly access the registration form for a specific event. 

Step 1: Get the URL for your event

1. Navigate to Events > Events List.
2. Locate your specific event. Click into the event to access the Event Details screen.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the RSVP List and click REGISTER ATTENDEES.
4. In the Select Contact pop up box, click NEW REGISTRANT. A new browser window/tab will open and display a registration form for this specific event. 
5. Copy the URL. It will look similar to this: https://connect.schoolmint.com/webforms/event-registration/d8075785-5397-4539-b0e2-770e3c0c1806?eventId=2481

Step 2: Create your QR code

1. Go to https://www.qr-code-generator.com/
2. Paste in the event URL from Step 1.
3. Click to download the JPG or SVG depending on how you intend to use the image.

You will now have a QR code that you can print out or display on a screen. Families can use their phones to scan the code and immediately open the event registration webpage. 

Tip: Consider creating a poster or direct mail piece with the QR code on it so people can quickly and easily register for an event.

Note: The initial Thanks for Registering email will still be sent when a family registers via the QR code, so make sure to review and edit the email content to be relevant to your use case.

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