Church check-in

Free church check-in software, built for children's safety.

Pickup security codes, allergy alerts, printed name tags and a self-check-in kiosk, included with Free Church ChMS at no cost.

Pickup security codes Allergy alerts on every tag QR and touchscreen kiosk No monthly fee
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1 Check-in that parents can trust

Dropping a child at church should feel safe and simple. Free Church ChMS includes secure check-in at no charge: every check-in gets a pickup security code, allergies show up where volunteers will see them, and the guardian can get the code by text.

2 What it does

Pickup security codesEach check-in generates a unique code, shown in the list and printed on the name tag.
Allergy and medical alertsAllergies appear in bold red on the check-in list and on the printed tag.
Printed name tagsPrint one tag or all of them: church name, child's name, allergy, and the pickup code.
Guardian text alertsOptionally text the parent their pickup code. Needs a Twilio account you connect in Settings.
QR self-check-inPost a QR code or run a touchscreen kiosk so families check themselves in. Visitors can leave their details and ask about membership.
Your church's name and logoPrinted tags and QR posters carry your church name and uploaded logo.

Details are in the check-in article and the pages for Check-In, Family Safety and the Self-Check-In Kiosk.

3 Set up in four steps

  1. Add children and their guardians to your people records, with guardian phone numbers and any allergies.
  2. On Sunday, open People, Check-In and pick the service.
  3. Check the child in. Print the tag. The code is on it.
  4. At pickup, the parent shows the code, and the volunteer checks the child out.
A note on privacy: children's names, allergies and guardian numbers are stored in your own database on your own server. They are not sent to us. Please keep your install on HTTPS and use a strong administrator password.

Common questions

Is the check-in software really free?

Yes. Check-in is part of Free Church ChMS, which is free for every church with no tiers. You pay only for your own hosting. Text alerts use your own Twilio account if you choose to turn them on.

How does the pickup security code work?

When a child is checked in, a unique code is generated and printed on the name tag. The parent keeps a matching code, by text if you enable it, and the volunteer matches them at pickup.

Can parents check in by themselves?

Yes. A QR code or a touchscreen kiosk page lets people check themselves in. A kiosk mode resets after each person so the next family starts fresh.

Does it work on a tablet or touchscreen?

Yes. It runs in a web browser, so a tablet, a touchscreen display or a laptop all work. Large displays are supported.

Free for every church, forever

No trial, no tier, no credit card. Ask for your copy, and we will prepare it for your church and send it to you. Everything given freely, so your money can go to the people God has put in front of you.

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