> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bubbl.so/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Scanners

> Check in guests quickly, securely, and flexibly — with multiple scanning tools built for any setup.

### What Are the Scanners?

Bubbl offers **three types of scanners** to match your event team’s needs — whether you're scanning tickets from your phone, at a door tablet, or handing access to third parties.

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  <Tab title="iOS App">
    * Built into the **Bubbl iOS app**
    * Accessible to all **admins** and **event-added scanners**

    Includes full features: scanning, manual order lookup, guest list, and Tap to Pay

    ### **Key Features:**

    * **Scan Tickets** instantly using camera or QR input
    * **Lookup Orders:** swipe up to manually via name, email, or ticket type
    * **See Guest List**: Swipe right to view the full guest list, tap to mark guests as signed in
    * **Tap to Pay** (US only):
      * Charge for tickets at the door using **Apple Tap to Pay**
      * Choose between:
        * **Manual amounts**
        * **Pre-set ticket tiers**

    > Tickets must be flagged as **Sell at Door** in your tier settings to appear in the Tap to Pay options.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android Scanner">
    * Download the Android Scanner [HERE](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblso.scanner)
    * Go to your community in the dashboard. [https://bubbl.so/community](https://bubbl.so/community)
    * Click on the \*\*Event \*\*in the **Left Sidebar**
    * **Click** on **Scanners**
    * **Click** on **Android Scanner** **on Top Right**
    * **Copy** code and **Share** with the person that has **Android Scanner** downloaded
    * Great for large teams or external check-in crews

      ### **Key Features:**

      * **Scan Tickets:** instantly using camera or QR input
      * **Lookup Orders:** open the orders list to manually via name, email, or ticket type
      * **See Guest List**: open the full guest list, tap to mark guests as signed in
  </Tab>
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> ### Tips for Scanning Success
>
> Share the Web Scanner link with door staff — no login required
>
> Assign dedicated App Scanners from the Team page
>
> Use Guest List check-in for comps or walkups
>
> Always test Tap to Pay  before the event if you're using door sales
>
> Keep one team member on manual order lookup in case someone forgets their QR
