# Set up a Guest Tablet

The Guest tablet allows guests to easily check in by selecting a [Guest type](/guest/configuration/configure-guest-types.md).

### Download the Guest app

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**Download the** [**Verkada Guest app**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verkada-guest/id1584871857) **on an iPad running iOS 15 or newer.**
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**Once installed, the Guest app displays a 6-character code. Save this code to add the tablet to Verkada Command.**
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## Add your first Guest tablet

### From a new site

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Workplace > Guest.**
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**Click Connect your tablet.**
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**Enter the 6-character code from the tablet and click add this iPad.**

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**You will be redirected to the Guest dashboard. On the left navigation, click Guest Settings > Sites > Tablets to view your tablet.**
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### From an existing site

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Workplace > Guest.**
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**On the left navigation, click Guest Settings.**
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**At the top, select Sites and use the dropdown to select your site.**
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**Under Tablets > Add Tablet, enter the 6-character code from the tablet and click add this iPad.**
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**The tablet will display on the site settings page.**

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## Configure Tablet Mode

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Workplace > Guest.**
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**On the left navigation, click Guest Settings.**
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**At the top, select Sites > your site.**
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**Select Tablets > your tablet.**
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**Under Tablet Mode, select either Self Sign-in or Concierge Only.**&#x20;

* **Self Sign-in Mode:** By default, Verkada Guest tablets support visitor self-sign-in. Visitors can use the tablet to sign in through any Guest Type configured for tablet display, and invited visitors can also check in for their event on Self Sign-in tablets.

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* **Concierge Only Mode:** Guest tablets can be dedicated primarily for front desk use. Visitors can only begin entering information after a Guest user starts the sign-in from Command. Guest users can sign in visitors only through Guest Types enabled for Concierge Sign-in, and returning visitors can expedite sign-in using the Return Visitor option.

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## Select a Camera for ID Scanning

The front or rear iPad camera can be used to scan visitors’ photo IDs.

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Workplace > Guest.**
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**On the left navigation, click Guest Settings.**
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**At the top, select Sites > your site.**
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**Select Tablets > your tablet.**
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**From the Photo ID Scan dropdown, select a camera.**
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**Prefer to see it in action?** Check out the [video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdNkDawwGCE).
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