How to set up a QR code addon for an event?

Managing the event and attendees can be a hassle if it is not automated.

Thanks to smart technology and gadgets, handling events becomes much easier.

For events, the WooCommerce QR code ticket is such a tool that can boost up your event management process in no time.

According to QR TIGER’s latest QR code trend report, Events is the third highest sector for QR code scans after Marketing and Education.

Using QR code add-ons, you can print QR codes on event tickets. The Ticket Manager can scan the QR code to find the authenticity of the ticket’s owner. Remember—this add-on only works with the  WordPress Event Manager plugin.

In this blog post, you will learn how to set up a QR code addon for an event in your WordPress Event Management website and make your event ticketing process more secure and user-friendly.

Why Use QR Codes for Your Event Website?

Before proceeding with the technical steps, let’s explore why integrating QR codes into your event website will be a game-changer:

Smooth Check-in Experience

QR codes will save time in scanning during the checking-in into events and minimize queues of people. It’s very good for large events.

Improved Security

The use of the QR code means that every ticket bears a unique characteristic that makes fraudulent reproduction and counterfeiting quite challenging. It ensures only genuine ticket holders will enter into the event.

Mobile-Ready

QR codes are also perfect for mobile devices, and thus attendees can easily access tickets on their phones, using them for entry. No need for paper tickets.

Improved Tracking and Analytics

With the right setup, you can track ticket usage, attendee flow, and other metrics that help you better manage your event.

Now that you know the benefits, let’s look at how to integrate the WooCommerce Event QR Code Addon into your WordPress website.

How to set up a QR code addon for an event?

Before you install the QR code addon, make sure that you have already installed “WooCommerce Event Manager Pro”. The QR code addon only works with the WpEvently Pro version.

Just like the QR code addon for WordPress event management, the Calendar addon is also important. You can check How to add a calendar in WooCommerce event management website.

You can purchase the WpEvently Pro from the MagePeople website.

Once you have purchased and installed WpEvently Pro plugin, you can check if there are QR code settings or not.

Well, there are no QR code settings.

You need to purchase the WooCommerce QR code ticket addon from the MagePeople website.

Once you have purchased the addon, go to your WordPress dashboard.

Navigate to Plugins -> Add New Plugin

Upload the QR code addon and click Install Now.

Once you have successfully installed and activated the plugin, you will see a new option – “QR Code Settings” added to your Event Option.

How to set up a QR code for an event?

QR code addon will only be effective once you enable & configure it properly. To configure QR code addon, click on “QR Code Settings” from the event options. From QR code settings panel you need to enable the QR code and set the user role.

By selecting a user role, you are allowing a specific person to access the QR details page to check in the attendee.

After successfully setting up the QR code addon for the WordPress event management plugin, it is time to test the QR code.

Simply book an event and place the order.

Once you have placed the order, you will get a button to download the ticket with a QR code.

How does it work?

The person who has access to the QR details page can scan the QR code (By using their smartphone) printed on PDF tickets. By scanning the QR code from the ticket, the ticket master can easily understand whether the ticket is real or fake and also check attendees.

(Ticket master is the person who is responsible to scan the tickets)

The screenshot below shows a PDF ticket with a printed QR code on it.

After scanning the QR code by the Ticket master, you will find a page with the option to check in from the smart phone.

When the check-in button is clicked it will be checked in or if you want you can set auto check in from QR code settings.

Wrapping Up

Great, you just learned how to set up a QR code addon for an event.

QR code addon is very effective for tracking tickets. You can easily identify whether the ticket is fake or real. You can also check in the attendee by scanning QR code from the pdf tickets. Using this addon you can easily extend the functionality of the “WooCommerce Event Manager” plugin.

If you’re ready to take your event management to the next level, then check out the WooCommerce Event QR Code Addon and start implementing QR codes for your next event today!