> ## 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.

# PADS4 Visitor Management System introduction

> Overview of the PADS4 VMS module for managing visitor check-ins, event registration, corporate access, and security screening workflows.

Welcome to the **PADS4 Visitor Management System (VMS)** Manual. This guide will help you configure, navigate, and operate the VMS dashboard, allowing your organization to effectively manage visitor check-ins, event hosting, corporate access, and other registration needs.

PADS4 VMS is a flexible module designed to serve a wide range of hosting scenarios—from everyday guest reception in large enterprises to event visitor registration and security screening workflows.

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## What You’ll Learn

In this manual, we will walk you through:

1. Accessing the PADS4 VMS Dashboard
2. Understanding key dashboard modules: **Home**, **Archived**, and **Settings**
3. Managing guest registrations and check-in processes
4. System configuration requirements and setup best practices

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## Prerequisites for PADS4 VMS

Before using PADS4 Visitor Management, ensure the following components are properly configured:

* A **PADS4 VMS license** assigned via **PADS4 System Management**
* A **PADS4 CMS Admin** account with a working **SMTP server** for email communications
* A **PADS4 Workspace Room User** and at least one **configured building**
* A complete **PADS4 Foundation configuration**, with the CMS hosted on a **public host or FQDN** (can be a fully qualified domain name or public IP)

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## Available Modules in the VMS Dashboard

When you access PADS4 Visitor Management through the **PADS4 CTRL Center**, you will see the following sections:

* **Home** – Overview of guest registrations and active check-ins
* **Archived** – History of previous visits and archived guest records
* **Settings** – Configuration options for visitor flows, notifications, and system integration