Self Check-in
Streamline your intake flow with self check-in
Empower your guests to conveniently join your waitlist themselves. With self check-in, your guests can join from your website, QR code, or a kiosk at your business. It's more efficient than having your staff manually input names, and guests love the freedom of joining on their own terms. The best part? It's completely configurable to match your unique workflow.
What is self check-in?
NextMe’s self check-in feature gives your business a branded sign-up form that your guests can use to join the waitlist on their own. This form is fully customizable and can be displayed on a tablet at the front of your business (kiosk), routed to from a QR code, or added to your website.
One link, multiple display options
When you enable self check-in, you’ll get one convenient link dedicated to your form. You have the flexibility to post this link wherever you see fit to drive traffic to your waitlist. Here are a few common display options:
- QR code. Easily generate a QR code that links to your self check-in page and display it on a sign outside your business.
- Website. Embed a check-in card or button on your site so guests join without leaving the page (Business plan and up), or link a “Join the Waitlist” button to your form.
- Kiosk. Pull up your self check-in page on a tablet and let guests join the wait from your kiosk device when they walk in.
What teams see with self check-in
- increase in customer intake speed
- 300%
- seconds for guests to join
- <10
Manual intake is one of the slowest parts of any line. With self check-in, guests join in seconds from their own phone, and your staff stays focused on the people in front of them.
Your form, your rules
Unlike most waitlist solutions, NextMe gives you the flexibility to customize who joins the waitlist and from where. These options can prevent no-shows and unqualified leads from bogging you down.
Customize the display
Pick and choose which intake fields you want to capture and configure the appearance to match your brand. You can also update the messaging and choose whether or not to display an estimated wait time.
Set your waitlist hours
Your form will only be active on the days and time frames that you choose. Outside of these hours, your self check-in link will display a closed message that you can also customize.
Enable a geofence
Set a radius around your business that guests must be within to join the wait. This can be helpful to enforce that guests are physically nearby and more likely to show up.
Case studies
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“The online waitlist is super helpful so I didn’t spend all day waiting in their lobby”
Frequently asked questions
What is self check-in?
Self check-in is a branded form your guests use to join your waitlist on their own. You can share it from your website, a QR code, or a tablet at your front desk. Guests join in seconds, and your staff doesn't have to type in names.
Can guests join from our website without leaving it?
Yes, on the Business plan and up. Copy the embed code from the Widgets page in your settings and paste it into your site. Guests see a card with a Join the Waitlist button, or you can open check-in from a button you already have, and the form opens right over your page. Turn on Number in Line and the card also shows how many parties are already in line.
Do guests need to download an app?
No. Guests open your self check-in link in their phone's browser, fill out the form, and get their updates by SMS. There is no app to install.
Do we need a kiosk or special equipment?
No. NextMe works on standard phones, tablets, and computers. Any tablet can be your kiosk, and QR codes can be printed or displayed digitally.
Can we make sure guests are nearby before they join?
Yes. Enable a geofence and guests must be within a set radius of your business to join the wait. Guests turn on location services in their browser so NextMe can check they are close by.
What happens outside our waitlist hours?
Your form is only active on the days and times you choose. Outside those hours, your self check-in link shows a closed message that you can customize.
Can staff still add guests manually?
Yes. Self check-in feeds the same waitlist your team already manages, and staff can add guests by hand whenever they need to.
Ready to get started with self check-in?
Try NextMe free for 14 days or book a demo with one of our onboarding specialists.