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Guide for helpersHelper

Helping on the day

Checking guests in takes one tap. Here's everything you need for the door.

Who it's for: The host or planner added you as a helper.

Step by step

  1. Step 1 of 7

    Open your invite and set a password

    Open the invite link you got on WhatsApp. Confirm your mobile number and tap Continue.

    Choose a password and tap Save & continue.

    What you'll see
  2. Step 2 of 7

    Sign in and open the event

    Get the PreSeated app and sign in with your mobile number and password.

    Your event has a HELPER chip. Tap it and the check-in list opens.

    What you'll see
  3. Step 3 of 7

    Before the day, just look

    You can look through the list any time. Check-in only opens on the event day.

    What you'll see
  4. Step 4 of 7

    Tap a guest to check them in

    Find the guest with Search name or phone, or scroll. Tap their name to check them in.

    Checked-in guests turn pale, so the ones still coming stand out. Not in yet counts who hasn't arrived.

    What you'll see
  5. Step 5 of 7

    Or scan their QR code

    Guests have a QR code in their RSVP message. Tap the scan button next to the search box and point it at the code.

    Their party comes up. Tap Check In.

    What you'll see
  6. Step 6 of 7

    Checked in the wrong person?

    Tap them again in the list to undo it.

    If you scanned them, the app shows Already Checked In. Tap Undo Check-In.

    What you'll see
  7. Step 7 of 7

    Guest not on the list?

    If a QR code shows No Matching Guest, tap Search manually instead and look for their name or phone number.

    Still not there? Helpers can't add guests. Ask the host or planner. They can add the guest in a few seconds.

    What you'll see

What you can and can't do

The app only shows you what your role allows, so a missing button usually means one of these.

You can

  • See the guest list for your event
  • Check guests in, by tapping or scanning
  • Undo a check-in

You can't

  • Add, edit or seat guests

    Ask the host or planner.

  • See money, credit or prices

    Helpers only get the door list.

  • See other events

    You only see the events you help at.

Good to know

Questions

Often asked

Why can't I tap anyone?

Check-in only opens on the event day. Before that you can only look at the list.

The scanner won't open.

Allow the camera for PreSeated in your phone's settings, or just search for the guest by name.

A guest has a different number of people.

Check them in and tell the host or planner. They can change the pax count.