> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.podplay.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.podplay.app/overview/rapidly-assist-walk-ins.md).

# Rapidly Assist Walk-ins

### Overview

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**Preparing for a Grand Opening?** See [Front Desk Set-up](https://docs.podplay.app/owners-playbook/new-to-podplay/onboarding/front-desk-set-up) for the standard front desk hardware, Dashboard tabs, and staff training.
{% endhint %}

Walk-in Customers get on court fastest when they create their own Profile and sign the Liability Waiver on their own phone. Post QR Codes at the front desk so Customers scan a code instead of waiting for staff. Staff then save a payment method and complete the booking, with or without a credit card terminal.

### QR Codes at the front desk

Print and post these QR Codes at the front desk. They are listed in order of priority.

| Label under the QR Code                   | URL                                                             | Notes                                                                               |
| ----------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `Scan & Sign Waiver`                      | `https://<your-club>.podplay.app/app-menus`                     | Opens the More tab of the Web App. Use for single-location Clubs.                   |
| `Scan & Sign Waiver` (multiple locations) | `https://<your-club>.podplay.app/login?utm_location=<location>` | Use one QR Code per location. `<location>` is the Club location the sign-up is for. |
| iOS App                                   | Link to the Club's App in the Apple App Store                   | Basic+ plan or higher.                                                              |
| Android App                               | Link to the Club's App in the Google Play Store                 | Basic+ plan or higher.                                                              |
| `Buy a Membership`                        | `https://<your-club>.podplay.app/account/membership`            |                                                                                     |
| `Book a Reservation`                      | `https://<your-club>.podplay.app/book`                          |                                                                                     |
| `Join an Event`                           | `https://<your-club>.podplay.app/community/events`              |                                                                                     |

{% hint style="info" %}
**The same URLs work outside the Club.** Add them to your Club's website and to email marketing campaigns. During a migration, pair them with the [Draft Emails for Migration](https://docs.podplay.app/owners-playbook/new-to-podplay/onboarding/draft-emails-for-migration) templates.
{% endhint %}

### Assist a walk-in without a credit card terminal

1. Have the walk-in Customer scan the `Scan & Sign Waiver` QR Code
2. The Customer creates a Profile and signs the Liability Waiver
3. Walk around the front desk and stand next to the Customer
4. Show the Customer how to add a payment method in the Web App. You can skip this step, because the Web App prompts the Customer for a payment method when they book or sign up
   1. Tap the `Account` button at the top of the More tab
   2. Tap `Payment Methods`
   3. Tap `Add Payment Method`
   4. The Customer enters their credit card
5. Show the Customer how to book a Reservation or sign up for an Event
   * For a Reservation: tap the `Book` tab, choose a time to play, and complete the booking
   * For an Event: tap the `Events` tab, choose an Event, and sign up

### Assist a walk-in with a credit card terminal

1. Have the walk-in Customer scan the `Scan & Sign Waiver` QR Code
2. The Customer creates a Profile and signs the Liability Waiver
3. In the Dashboard, refresh the Customer Page
4. Click the new Profile. It appears at the top of the page
5. On the `Overview` tab, scroll to the bottom
6. Click `Add Payment Method`
7. Have the Customer tap their physical card on the terminal
8. Click `Save` and close the side panel
9. Copy the walk-in Customer's email address
10. Go to the Overview page
11. Create a Reservation and paste the Customer's email in the `Reservation Holder` field
12. Finalize the Reservation. PodPlay charges the saved credit card

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Tapping a phone on the terminal does not save the card.** Apple Pay and Google Pay encrypt the card number, so PodPlay cannot store it for later charges. The Customer must tap their physical card.
{% endhint %}

### Customers without a phone

Some walk-in Customers do not have a phone to scan the QR Code. A Sign Up Kiosk turns a Club device, such as an iPad, into a shared station where Customers create a Profile and sign the Liability Waiver. See [Kiosk Sign-up](https://docs.podplay.app/overview/kiosk-sign-up) to set one up.


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