Overview
Dashboard Check-In allows authorised users to manually check people in and out directly from the Custr dashboard without using the iPad.
This is commonly used by:
Reception teams
Administrators
Site managers
Staff working remotely from the reception area
Dashboard Check-In provides a real-time view of on-site activity and allows users to:
Check people in and out
View who is currently on-site
Record late arrivals and early leavers
Manage residents and sixth form movement
Update attendance records quickly
All dashboard check-ins update immediately across:
The dashboard
Evacuation view
Reports
MIS writeback (where enabled)
How to Access Dashboard Check-In
To access Dashboard Check-In:
Go to Dashboard > Home
Select Check In/Out
You can then select the appropriate check-in type depending on who you are managing.
Checking In Visitors
To check in a visitor:
Go to Dashboard > Home
Select Check In/Out
Select Visitor
Enter the visitor name
Select the visitor category
Complete any required fields
Click Confirm
Click Check-In
Visitors will immediately appear on:
The dashboard
Evacuation view
Visitor reports
Checking In Staff
To check in a staff member:
Go to Dashboard > Home
Select Check In/Out
Select Staff
Enter the staff member’s name
Click Check-In
This can be used for:
Missed iPad check-ins
Remote check-in management
Reception-assisted check-in
Checking In Students (Late Arrival / Early Leave)
Available on the Education Edition.
To record a student arriving late or leaving early:
Go to Dashboard > Home
Select Check In/Out
Select Student
Enter the student name
Complete the required details
Click Confirm
Click Check-In or Check-Out
Where MIS integration is enabled:
Student names can be searched directly from the MIS
Attendance data can write back automatically
Checking In Sixth Form Students
Available on the Education Edition.
To check in or out a sixth form student:
Go to Dashboard > Home
Select Check In/Out
Select Sixth Form
Enter the student name
Complete the required details
Click Confirm
Click Check-In or Check-Out
This is commonly used for:
Sixth form movement tracking
Off-site permissions
Study leave monitoring
Checking In Residents
Available on the Care Edition.
To check residents in or out:
Go to Dashboard > Home
Select Check In/Out
Select Resident
Enter the resident name
Complete the required details
Click Confirm
Click Check-In or Check-Out
This is commonly used for:
Resident outings
Temporary leave
Appointment tracking
Off-site visibility
Important Notes
Dashboard Check-In updates in real time across the Custr platform
Permissions may control who can access dashboard check-in features
MIS writeback only applies where MIS integration is enabled
Dashboard Check-In can be used alongside iPad check-in
Users checked in via the dashboard will still appear in the evacuation view and reports