> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pads4.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Home and creating users

The **homepage** of the PADS4 Visitor Management System (VMS) provides an overview of active and pre-registered visitors, system actions, and access to core features such as **user creation**, **archives**, and **settings**.

This central dashboard serves as your starting point for managing guest entries, configuring the environment, and handling day-of check-ins.

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## Getting Started

From the homepage, you can:

* **Create a new visitor entry**
* **View archived guest records**
* **Access system settings**

We’ll begin by walking through the process of creating a new user.

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## Upper-Right Dashboard Options

* **Language Selection**: PADS4 VMS supports **English** and **French**.
* **Logout**: Use the **user icon** in the top-right corner to safely log out of the system.

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## Creating a New Visitor Entry

To create a new visitor, the following fields are **required**:

* **Email Address**
* **Assigned Host** (from Workspace)
* **Assigned Building** (from Workspace)

### Optional Fields:

* First Name / Last Name
* Company Name
* Visit Purpose
* Expected Arrival and Departure Time

### Email Notification & Self-Registration

Once the visitor is created:

* They receive an **automated email** with check-in instructions.
* The email includes a **pre-registration link**, allowing them to:
  * Edit their personal information (name, company, etc.)
  * Confirm their attendance
* Pre-registered visitors can **validate themselves** on-site using a QR code or pincode.

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## On-Site Registration (VMS Kiosk Link)

For on-site self-check-in:

Deploy **interactive tablets, laptops, or PADS4 Viewers** with browsers configured to open the **VMS Kiosk URL**:

```
https://yourpads4domain.com/VMS/Kiosk/welcome
```

or

```
http://<public-ip>/VMS/Kiosk/welcome
```

> **Important (PADS4 version 2022.3 and newer):**\
> Use the **correct domain-specific URL structure** to avoid licensing issues in multi-domain environments:

```
https://serverlocation/VMS/Kiosk/domain
```

For single-domain environments:

```
https://serverlocation/VMS/Kiosk/pads
```

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## QR Code or PIN Check-In

Visitors can check in using either:

* A **QR Code** (camera-enabled devices required)
* A **randomly assigned PIN**

> Browsers will request permission to access the camera if QR code scanning is used. Supported browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer.

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## Dashboard Action Buttons

Once a user is registered, the following actions are available via the **Action Button**:

### For All Registered Users:

* **Manual Check-In** – Directly check the user in from the dashboard.
* **Edit User** – Update personal details and contact information.
* **Delete User** – Remove the user from the system.

### For Checked-In Users:

* **Print ID Badge** – Download or print a custom-designed visitor badge. Badge styling can be configured under the **Settings** tab.
* **Manual Check-Out** – Log out the user when their visit is complete.