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Attendance

Gym attendance software with QR check-in

A paper register tells you someone signed a line. It does not tell you that their membership ended last week, or that they have not been in for a month. YourGymOS records attendance against the member, so the check-in and the membership are the same conversation.

Two ways in

Marked by staff, or scanned by the member

Most gyms end up using both - the desk during peak hours, the QR code the rest of the time.

At the desk

Front-desk staff mark a member present from the daily attendance screen for their branch. It takes one action, and it is the fastest option when there is a queue and someone has left their phone in the car.

  • Daily attendance view, per branch
  • Marked against the member record, not a separate sheet
  • Available to front-desk staff without giving them access to billing

Self check-in by QR

Each branch gets its own check-in QR code. Print it, put it by the door, and members scan it on the way in. Nobody has to be standing there for attendance to be captured.

  • A distinct code per branch, so a check-in records where it happened
  • Verified by the server - a forwarded screenshot is not a valid check-in
  • No turnstile, scanner or biometric hardware required
  • Lands in the same attendance history as a desk entry

What it is actually for

Attendance is an early warning, not a headcount

The useful thing about attendance data is not the total. It is noticing the member who used to come four times a week and has not been in for a fortnight - while they might still renew.

  • Quiet members surface on the dashboard. The Needs attention panel lists members who have not checked in recently, so the drop-off is visible before the membership lapses.
  • Attendance sits next to the membership. When someone checks in, their plan and its end date are on the same record - you are not cross-referencing a register against a spreadsheet.
  • History is searchable. Past attendance can be looked up per member rather than scrolled through by date.
  • Members can check themselves. The portal shows each member their own history, which settles most disputes without staff involvement.

Questions

About check-in

Can members check themselves in?
Yes. Each branch has its own check-in QR code. A member scans it and the check-in is recorded against their profile. Your staff do not have to be involved at all.
What stops someone sharing a screenshot of the QR code?
The check-in is verified by the server rather than by the code alone, so passing a photograph of a code to a friend does not produce a valid check-in for them.
Does QR check-in replace the front desk?
Only if you want it to. Staff can still mark attendance manually, and both methods write into the same attendance record - there is no separate "QR attendance" list to reconcile later.
Do you need a turnstile or special hardware?
No. The QR code can be printed and stuck to the wall. Members use their own phones. There is no scanner, no card reader and no biometric device involved.
Can members see their own attendance?
Yes. The member portal shows each member their own check-in history, which cuts down on people asking the desk how many sessions they have used.

Related

What attendance connects to

Attendance only means something next to a membership. See how memberships and expiry are tracked.

When a quiet member is worth a nudge, WhatsApp is how you reach them.

For the whole picture, read gym management software in India or go straight to pricing.

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