The Event Check-in experience is the first touch point for attendees at an in-person event, so making a great first impression sets the stage for a great event! Whether you bought or rented your equipment, this article guides you through setting up your hardware and provides links to troubleshooting and help resources.

Looking for Session Check-in hardware setup instructions? Read our Session Check-in Device Setup article.

You must have at least one of each of the following to run event check-in:

The video below demonstrates setting up the hardware from a Choose 2 Rent rental kit, and most steps apply to equipment you've purchased, too. The written instructions below provide setup steps and more best practices. Note that the video below shows only the ZD620, though most of the steps are the same for the ZD621.

Plug the router's power cord into a power source. Within a few minutes, the router should be ready to go. Connect the network cable to one of the numbered LAN ports on the back of the router and plug the other end into the printer’s network port.

Depending on the router model, you may also need to attach the router's WiFi and cellular antennas.

Plug the printer’s power cord into a power source and press the power button. After the printer powers on, make sure the network light above the top right corner of the screen is green. If the light is off or yellow, check to make sure the network cable is connected to both the router and the printer.

Now, complete the steps in our Zebra ZD620 and ZD621 Printer Setup article to load badges and calibrate each printer.

Place the iPad in its display stand. While iPads can operate on battery power for at least 4-5 hours, even with heavy use, keeping them plugged in prevents possible check-in interruptions. If power cables can't reach a power source, use periods of lower traffic to recharge a single iPad if necessary.

Power on the iPad and connect it to the router’s WiFi network. If you have multiple routers, make sure you connect each iPad to the correct router. Network information is usually printed on a sticker on the bottom or back of the router or inside the router's box.

If you bought your own iPads, simply check the App Store for an update, and skip the rest of this section.

All Choose 2 Rent rental iPads are updated with the latest version of our app before shipping. In some rare cases, we may release an update after your rental kit ships. For instructions on updating a Choose 2 Rent iPad, watch the video below, or read the following instructions.

On the iPad's home screen, tap the Business app. On the 'Your Apps' page, tap (Re)install/Update under the Onsite app. A message appears saying "Command sent to the device". Allow thirty seconds to a minute for the Onsite app to update. When it's done, you're ready to use Onsite.

Now, open the Onsite app and log in using Webex Events platform credentials. If you're a check-in worker and don't have a Webex Events platform account, work with the event organizer to log in. After logging in, tap the correct event and follow the onscreen instructions. As you go through the setup, keep the following in mind:

Once you've completed setup and launched Kiosk Mode, you're ready to start printing! Make sure that all cords and wires are tucked away and hidden so everything looks neat and tidy for attendees. ✨ Keep track of each iPad's battery level periodically as you check attendees in.

If you need help connecting to or changing a selected printer, switching events, or configuring the printer, use the resources below. 👇

If you can't find a solution to a question or problem using the resources above, here's what to do next:

For all issues related to the Webex Events Onsite app, such as errors, attendee data problems, and settings, chat with the Webex Events support team.

For all issues related to hardware, such as misprints and configuration problems, contact your rental provider. If you bought your own equipment, live chat with us using the bubble at the bottom right corner of this screen.