• Getting Started
  • Dashboard
  • Parents/Users
  • Children Family
  • Active Check-ins
  • Reports
  • Invoice Calculation Pro+
  • Settings
  • Kiosk Mode
  • Security

Getting Started with SureEntry

Welcome to SureEntry

SureEntry is a modern check-in/check-out system designed to streamline attendance management for organizations of all sizes. Whether you're managing a daycare, after-school program, or community center, SureEntry helps eliminate paperwork headaches while providing security and efficiency.

Key Benefits

  • Streamlined check-in/check-out process
  • Secure PIN-based authentication
  • Real-time attendance tracking
  • Comprehensive reporting
  • Easy user management

This help center provides detailed information about all aspects of SureEntry, from setting up your account to managing daily operations and generating reports. Use the navigation menu on the left to explore specific topics.

System Types

SureEntry offers two distinct system types to meet the needs of different organizations:

Family System

Family

Designed for organizations that work with families and children, such as daycares, schools, and after-school programs.

Features:

  • Parent and child management
  • Child check-in/check-out
  • Family relationship tracking
  • Children page in admin dashboard
  • Settings feature in kiosk mode

Individual/Adult System

Individual

Designed for organizations that primarily work with individual adults, such as community centers, gyms, or adult education programs.

Features:

  • Individual user management
  • Individual check-in/check-out
  • Simplified interface
  • Note: Does not include Children page
  • Note: Does not include Settings in kiosk mode

Important: Your system type is set when your location is created and cannot be changed later. Make sure to select the appropriate system type for your organization's needs.

Quick Start Guide

Follow these steps to get started with SureEntry:

1

Set Up Your Account

Sign up for SureEntry and create your administrator account.

2

Create Your Location

Set up your location and select your system type (Family or Individual).

3

Import Users

Add users individually or use the bulk import feature to add multiple users at once.

4

Set Up Kiosk

Launch the check-in system and set up your kiosk device.

5

Start Check-ins

Your system is now ready to process check-ins and check-outs.

Subscription Tiers

Basic

$19/month
  • Single location
  • Up to 100 users
  • Basic reporting
  • Email/phone support
  • CSV import/export

Professional

$39/month
  • Up to three locations
  • Up to 500 users
  • Advanced reporting
  • Priority email/phone support
  • CSV import/export
  • Duration/invoice calculation

Enterprise

$89/month
  • Unlimited locations
  • Unlimited users
  • Advanced reporting
  • Priority email/phone support
  • CSV import/export
  • Duration/invoice calculation
  • Organization reporting/User analytics
  • Regpack Sync

Dashboard

Dashboard Overview

The Dashboard is your central hub for monitoring activity and accessing key features of SureEntry. It provides a quick snapshot of your current statistics, recent activity, and quick access to frequently used functions.

Dashboard Overview
The SureEntry Dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of your system's activity.

The Dashboard is divided into several key sections:

  • Welcome Message: Displays your name and selected location
  • Statistics Cards: Shows current counts for parents, active check-ins, and children
  • Quick Access: Provides buttons for launching the check-in system and bulk importing users
  • Recent Activity: Displays a chronological log of system events

Dashboard Statistics

The Statistics section of the Dashboard provides real-time counts of key metrics for your selected location.

Total Parents/Users

Displays the total number of parents (Family System) or users (Adult System) registered at your selected location.

Active Check-ins

Shows the number of children (Family System) or individuals (Adult System) currently checked in at your location.

Total Children

Displays the total number of children registered at your selected location.

Family System Only

Note: Statistics are specific to your currently selected location. If you have multiple locations (Professional or Enterprise plan), you can switch between them using the location selector at the top of the page.

Recent Activity

The Recent Activity section displays a chronological log of events in your SureEntry system, helping you monitor what's happening at your location.

Activity Filters

You can filter the activity log by type:

  • All: Shows all activity types
  • Check-ins: Shows only check-in events
  • Check-outs: Shows only check-out events
  • System: Shows system events like logins and configuration changes

Activity Types

The activity log can display various types of events, including:

  • Admin logins
  • User check-ins and check-outs
  • Client token generation
  • CSV imports
  • Location additions or changes
  • User additions or modifications

Tip: The activity log is a great way to monitor usage patterns and identify any unusual activity in your system.

Quick Access Features

The Dashboard provides quick access to frequently used features to help you manage your SureEntry system efficiently.

Launch Check-in System

This button generates a secure, temporary link for the check-in system that you can open on a kiosk device. When clicked, it will:

  • Generate a secure client access token
  • Create a unique URL for your check-in kiosk
  • Open the check-in interface in a new browser tab

You can bookmark this URL on your kiosk device for easy access, but for security reasons, tokens expire periodically and will need to be regenerated.

Bulk Import Users

This button provides quick access to the bulk import feature, allowing you to:

  • Upload CSV files containing multiple user records
  • Add many users to your system at once

This feature is particularly useful when setting up your system initially or when adding a large number of new users.

Parents/Users

Parents/Users Overview

The Parents/Users section allows you to manage all users in your SureEntry system. In the Family System, these are typically parents or guardians. In the Adult System, these are the individual adults who will be checking in and out.

Parents/Users Overview
The Parents/Users page displays all registered users in your system.

This section provides tools for:

  • Viewing all registered users
  • Adding new users individually
  • Importing multiple users via CSV
  • Managing user status and settings
  • Searching for specific users

Adding Users

You can add new users to your SureEntry system individually using the Add Family/Add User button.

1

Click "Add Family" or "Add User"

On the Parents/Users page, click the "Add Family" button (Family System) or "Add User" button (Adult System) in the top right corner.

2

Enter User Information

Fill in the required fields:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Status (Active or Inactive)
  • Any additional fields specific to your configuration
3

Save the New User

Click the "Save" button to add the user to your system.

Note: In the Family System, after adding a parent, you can add children to their account using the "Add Child to Parent" action button.

Managing Users

The Parents/Users page provides several tools for managing existing users in your system.

User List Columns

The user list displays the following information:

  • ID: Unique identifier for each user
  • Name: User's full name
  • Email: User's email address
  • PIN Status: Shows whether the user has a default PIN or has changed it
  • Status: Active or Inactive
  • Created: Date when the user was added to the system

Action Buttons

Each user entry has several action buttons:

  • Toggle Status: Switch between Active and Inactive status
  • Reset PIN: Reset the user's PIN to the default
  • Add Child to Parent: (Family System only) Add a child to this parent's account
  • View Attendance Report: See check-in/out history for this user
  • Delete Parent: Remove the user from the system

Important: Deleting a user cannot be undone. In the Family System, deleting a parent will also remove their associated children from the system.

Searching for Users

You can search for specific users using the search box at the top of the page. The search function looks for matches in both names and email addresses.

Bulk Import

The Bulk Import feature allows you to add multiple users to your system at once by uploading a CSV file.

1

Prepare Your CSV File

Create a CSV file with the following columns:

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Email
  • Additional fields as needed

For the Family System, you can include children in the same file with appropriate parent-child relationships.

Note: Your CSV file does not need to contain exactly "First Name, "Last Name", and "Email" - during upload, your SureEntry system allows you to match CSV headers to SureEntry's required fields.

2

Click "Upload Users" or "Bulk Import Users"

On the Parents/Users page, click the "Upload Users" or "Bulk Import Users" button.

3

Upload Your CSV File

Select your prepared CSV file and upload it to the system.

4

Review and Confirm

The system will analyze your file and show you a preview of the data to be imported. Review this information and confirm to proceed.

5

Import Complete

Once the import is complete, you'll see a summary of the results, including how many records were imported, updated, or skipped.

Tip: For large imports, the system will validate your data before processing to help identify any potential issues.

Children Family System Only

Children Overview

The Children section is available only in the Family System and allows you to manage all children registered in your SureEntry system.

System Type Note: The Children section is only available in the Family System. If you're using the Individual System, this section will not be present in your admin dashboard.

Children Overview
The Children page displays all registered children in your system.

This section provides tools for:

  • Viewing all registered children
  • Seeing parent associations
  • Monitoring check-in status
  • Managing child records
  • Searching for specific children

Adding Children

In the Family System, children are always associated with a parent. There are two main ways to add children to your system:

Method 1: Add Child to Existing Parent

1

Navigate to Parents Page

Go to the Parents section of your admin dashboard.

2

Find the Parent

Locate the parent to whom you want to add a child.

3

Click "Add Child to Parent"

Click the "Add Child to Parent" action button for that parent.

4

Enter Child Information

Fill in the required fields:

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Status (Active or Inactive)
  • Any additional fields specific to your configuration
5

Save the New Child

Click the "Save" button to add the child to the parent's account.

Method 2: Bulk Import

You can also add multiple children at once using the Bulk Import feature:

  • Prepare a CSV file with both parent and child information
  • Use the Bulk Import feature from the Parents page
  • The system will create both parent and child records and establish the relationships between them

Note: Children must always be associated with a parent in the Family System. You cannot add a child without a parent association.

Managing Children

The Children page provides tools for managing existing child records in your system.

Child List Columns

The child list displays the following information:

  • ID: Unique identifier for each child
  • First Name: Child's first name
  • Last Name: Child's last name
  • Parent Name: Associated parent's name
  • Parent Email: Associated parent's email
  • Status: Active or Inactive
  • Check-in Status: Checked In or Checked Out
  • Created: Date when the child was added to the system

Action Buttons

Each child entry has several action buttons:

  • Toggle Status: Switch between Active and Inactive status
  • Edit Child: Modify the child's information
  • View Attendance Report: See check-in/out history for this child
  • Delete Child: Remove the child from the system

Important: Deleting a child cannot be undone. This action will remove the child's record and all associated check-in/out history.

Searching for Children

You can search for specific children using the search box at the top of the page. The search function looks for matches in child names, parent names, and parent emails.

Active Check-ins

Active Check-ins Overview

The Active Check-ins section allows you to monitor who is currently checked in at your location in real-time.

Active Check-ins
The Active Check-ins page shows all currently checked-in individuals at your location.

This section provides:

  • Real-time view of all active check-ins
  • Check-in timestamps
  • Search functionality to find specific check-ins
  • Ability to manually check out users if needed

System Type Note: In the Family System, this page shows checked-in children with their associated parent information. In the Individual System, it shows checked-in individual users.

Monitoring Check-ins

The Active Check-ins page provides a real-time view of everyone currently checked in at your location.

Check-in List Columns

The check-in list displays the following information:

  • Child/Individual Name: Name of the checked-in person
  • Parent Name: (Family System only) Associated parent's name
  • Check-in Time: Timestamp when the check-in occurred
  • Actions: Buttons for managing the check-in

Searching Active Check-ins

You can search for specific check-ins using the search box at the top of the page. This is particularly useful when you have many active check-ins and need to quickly find a specific person.

Note: The Active Check-ins page automatically refreshes periodically to show the most current information, but you can also manually refresh the page to see immediate updates.

Manual Check-in/out

While most check-ins and check-outs will be performed through the kiosk interface, administrators can manually manage these processes when necessary.

Manual Check-out

To manually check out someone who is currently checked in:

  1. Navigate to the Active Check-ins page
  2. Find the person you want to check out
  3. Click the "Check Out" action button for that person
  4. Confirm the action when prompted

Manual Check-in

To manually check in someone:

  1. Navigate to the Children page (Family System) or Parents/Users page (Adult System)
  2. Find the person you want to check in
  3. Click the "Check In" action button for that person
  4. Confirm the action when prompted

Important: Manual check-ins and check-outs are logged in the system with an indication that they were performed by an administrator rather than through the normal kiosk process.

Reports

Reports Overview

The Reports section allows you to generate and view various reports about your SureEntry system's usage and activity.

Reports Overview
The Reports page provides access to various data reports and analytics.

Reports help you:

  • Track attendance patterns
  • Monitor system usage
  • Generate documentation for compliance purposes
  • Analyze check-in/out data
  • Export data for external use

Subscription Note: Basic reporting is available on all plans. Advanced reporting features are available on Professional and Enterprise plans only.

Pro+

Attendance Reports

Attendance reports provide detailed information about check-ins and check-outs over a specified period.

Individual Attendance Reports

You can view attendance history for a specific individual:

  1. Navigate to the Parents/Users page (or Children page in Family System)
  2. Find the person whose attendance you want to view
  3. Click the "View Attendance Report" action button for that person
  4. Set the date range for the report
  5. View the detailed check-in/out history

Location Attendance Reports

You can also generate attendance reports for your entire location:

  1. Navigate to the Reports section
  2. Select "Attendance Report" from the available report types
  3. Set the date range and any other filters
  4. Generate the report

Advanced Reporting Features Pro+

Professional and Enterprise plans include additional reporting capabilities:

  • Location graphs and heatmaps
  • Invoice/duration reports
  • Detailed user analytics Enterprise

Exporting Data

SureEntry allows you to export report data for use in external systems or for record-keeping purposes.

Export Formats

Data can be exported in several formats:

  • CSV: For use with spreadsheet applications like Excel
  • PDF: For formal documentation and printing
  • Print View: For direct printing from the browser

How to Export Data

  1. Generate the report you want to export
  2. Click the "Export" button at the top of the report
  3. Select your desired export format
  4. Save the exported file to your computer

Tip: CSV exports are particularly useful for further data analysis in spreadsheet applications or for importing into other systems.

Invoice Calculation Pro+

Invoice Calculation Overview

The Invoice Calculation feature allows you to track attendance duration and calculate charges based on time spent at your location.

Subscription Note: Invoice Calculation is available only on Professional and Enterprise plans.

Pro+
Invoice Calculation
The Invoice Calculation page allows you to set rates and calculate charges based on attendance.

Important Note About Billing

The Invoice Calculation feature is designed for internal calculation and tracking only. SureEntry does not currently include functionality to directly charge parents or process payments. The calculated amounts are for your reference and can be used with external billing systems.

This feature helps you:

  • Set hourly rates for attendance
  • Track attendance duration
  • Calculate charges based on time spent
  • Generate invoice reports
  • Export calculation data for use with external billing systems

Setting Rates

Before you can calculate invoices, you need to set up your rate structure.

Location Rate Setup

  1. Navigate to the Settings section
  2. Select your location
  3. Find the "Invoice Settings" section
  4. Enable invoice calculation
  5. Set your base hourly rate
  6. Save your changes

Note: Directly billing users through the SureEntry system is on our roadmap, but not currently available.

Calculating Invoices

Once your rates are set up, you can calculate invoices based on attendance data.

Generating Invoice Calculations

  1. Navigate to the Invoice Calculation section
  2. Select the date range for your calculation
  3. Choose whether to calculate for all users or specific users
  4. Click "Generate Calculation"
  5. Review the calculated results

Understanding the Calculation

The invoice calculation shows:

  • User name and ID
  • Total attendance hours/days
  • Applied rate
  • Calculated amount
  • Breakdown by date (if applicable)

Exporting Calculations

You can export your invoice calculations for use with external billing systems:

  1. Generate the invoice calculation
  2. Click the "Export" button
  3. Choose your export format (CSV or PDF)
  4. Save the exported file

Remember: SureEntry calculates charges based on attendance but does not process payments directly. You'll need to use an external system for actual billing and payment processing.

Settings

Settings Overview

The Settings section allows you to configure various aspects of your SureEntry system to match your organization's needs.

Settings Overview
The Settings page provides access to various configuration options for your SureEntry system.

In this section, you can:

  • Manage location settings
  • Configure user permissions
  • Set up system preferences
  • Configure invoice settings Pro+

Note: Some settings options may vary based on your subscription tier and system type.

System Configuration

System configuration settings allow you to customize how SureEntry works for your organization.

General Settings

  • Organization Name/Timezone Set the Organization's name and defailt timezone (locations within the Organization can have different names and timezones)
  • CSV Import Templates Download templates to populate with your actual user data.

    Reminder: SureEntry allows header mapping, so your existing CSV's will work. Templates are just for convenience.

  • Regpack API Configuration Input your Regpack API ID, Regpack API User, and Regpack API Token for Regpack Sync Enterprise

Tip: After making significant changes to system configuration, test your check-in system to ensure everything works as expected.

Location Settings

Location settings allow you to configure the specific parameters for each of your locations.

Basic Location Settings

  • Location Name: The name displayed throughout the system
  • System Type: Family or Individual (set during creation, cannot be changed)
  • Timezone: Local timezone for accurate time reporting
  • Invoice Calculation: Hourly billing rate for this location Pro+
  • Regpack Sync: Regpack connection information to directly import users Enterprise

Multiple Locations

Subscription Note: Multiple locations are available on Professional (up to 3) and Enterprise (unlimited) plans only.

Pro+

If you have multiple locations, you can:

  • Add new locations
  • Switch between locations using the location selector
  • Configure each location independently
  • Set different system types for different locations

Adding a New Location

  1. Click the "+" icon next to the location selector
  2. Enter the new location's name
  3. Select the system type (Family or Adult)
  4. Configure other location settings
  5. Save the new location

User Permissions

User permissions control what different administrators can access and modify in your SureEntry system.

Administrator Roles

SureEntry supports different administrator roles:

  • Owner: Full access to all features and settings; can invite managers and set their allowed location(s)
  • Manager: Full access to allowed locations, no access to settings tab

Managing Administrator Accounts

  1. Navigate to the Settings section
  2. Select "Admins"
  3. View existing administrator accounts
  4. Add new administrators or modify existing ones
  5. Set appropriate permission levels

Important: Be careful when assigning permissions. Only give users the level of access they need to perform their specific duties.

Kiosk Mode

Kiosk Mode Overview

Kiosk Mode is the user-facing check-in/check-out interface that runs on a tablet or computer at your location's entrance.

Kiosk Mode
The Kiosk Mode provides a simple, intuitive interface for users to check in and out.

Key features of Kiosk Mode:

  • Simple, touch-friendly interface
  • Secure PIN-based authentication
  • Real-time database updates
  • Works on tablets, laptops, or desktop computers

System Type Note: The Kiosk Mode interface varies slightly between Family and Individual systems. The Family System includes additional options for managing children and settings, while the Individual System has a more streamlined interface.

Setting Up Kiosk

Setting up the SureEntry kiosk is a straightforward process:

1

Launch the Check-in System

From the admin dashboard, click the "Launch Check-in System" button. This generates a secure token and opens the kiosk interface in a new browser tab.

2

Set Up Your Kiosk Device

On the device you want to use as your kiosk (tablet, laptop, or desktop):

  • Open a web browser
  • Navigate to the URL provided when you launched the check-in system
  • Or bookmark the URL for easy access in the future
3

Consider Kiosk Mode Settings

For a dedicated kiosk device, consider:

  • Using the browser's fullscreen mode (F11 on most browsers)
  • Installing a kiosk app or browser extension to prevent users from exiting the kiosk
  • Setting up auto-start on device boot
  • Disabling screen timeout or sleep mode
4

Test the Kiosk

Perform a test check-in and check-out to ensure everything is working correctly.

Security Note: For security reasons, kiosk access tokens expire periodically. If your kiosk stops working, simply generate a new token by clicking "Launch Check-in System" again from the admin dashboard.

User Experience

The kiosk interface is designed to be simple and intuitive for users to check in and out.

Check-in Process

1

Enter Email

User enters their email address to find their account.

2

Enter PIN

User enters their PIN for authentication.

First-time users will be prompted to create a PIN.

3

Select Action

User chooses to check in or check out.

In the Family System, they select which children to check in/out.

4

Confirmation

System confirms the action and user signs out.

Family System vs. Adult System

Feature Family System Individual System
User Login Parents log in Individual users log in
Check-in Selection Select children to check in/out Self check-in/out only
Settings Access Available Not available

PIN Management

PINs are used to securely authenticate users at the kiosk without requiring full password entry.

First-time PIN Setup

When a user logs in for the first time, they will be prompted to create a PIN:

  1. User enters their email
  2. System recognizes it's their first login
  3. User is prompted to create a 4-digit PIN
  4. User confirms the PIN by entering it again
  5. PIN is saved and user proceeds to check-in/out

Admin PIN Management

Administrators can reset PINs if users forget them:

  1. Navigate to the Parents/Users page in the admin dashboard
  2. Find the user whose PIN needs to be reset
  3. Click the "Reset PIN" action button
  4. Confirm the reset action

After a PIN reset, the user will be prompted to create a new PIN on their next login.

Security Tip: Encourage users to choose PINs that are not easily guessable (avoid birthdates, sequential numbers, etc.) and to keep their PINs confidential.

Kiosk Settings Family System Only

In the Family System, users have access to settings within the kiosk interface.

System Type Note: Kiosk Settings are only available in the Family System. The Individual System does not include this feature.

Family System Only

Accessing Kiosk Settings

  1. User logs in with their PIN
  2. User taps the settings icon at the top-right of the interface

Available Settings

The settings menu provides access to:

  • Notifications: Parent can opt into notification emails when their child(ren) are checked in or out
  • Authorized Users: Parent can add/manage individuals authorized to check their child(ren) in or out
  • Authorized User Activity: Parent can view recent check-ins/out by their authorized users

Note: Only a parent can access settings on the kiosk.

Security

Security Overview

SureEntry takes the security and privacy of your data seriously. Our platform implements multiple layers of protection to ensure your information and your users' information remains secure.

SureEntry's Security Commitment

SureEntry is designed with security as a priority, implementing industry-standard protections to safeguard sensitive information while maintaining ease of use.

Key security features include:

  • Data encryption in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication mechanisms
  • Role-based access controls
  • Regular security updates
  • Monitoring and backup systems

The following sections provide more detailed information about SureEntry's security features and best practices for maintaining a secure environment.

Data Protection

SureEntry employs multiple measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or exposure.

Data Encryption

  • Data in Transit: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols
  • Data at Rest: Information stored in our databases is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access
  • Secure Connections: All connections to SureEntry use HTTPS to ensure secure data transmission

Data Privacy

  • Data Minimization: We only collect information that's necessary for the platform to function
  • User Control: Administrators have full control over user data and can modify or delete records as needed
  • Compliance: Our practices are designed to comply with relevant data protection regulations

Backup and Recovery

  • Regular Backups: System data is backed up regularly to prevent loss
  • Disaster Recovery: Procedures are in place to restore data in case of system failures
  • Data Retention: Data is retained until you request that we delete it

Access Control

SureEntry implements multiple layers of access control to ensure only authorized users can access sensitive information.

User Authentication

  • Admin Authentication: Email and password-based login for administrative access
  • PIN-Based Security: Simple but secure PIN authentication for kiosk users
  • Password Requirements: Enforced password strength for administrator accounts
  • Session Management: Automatic timeouts for inactive sessions

Role-Based Access

  • Administrator Roles: Different permission levels for different types of administrators
  • Principle of Least Privilege: Users only have access to what they need
  • Access Logs: System tracks who accesses what information

Kiosk Security

  • Temporary Tokens: Kiosk access uses temporary tokens that expire
  • PIN Authentication: Users must enter PINs to access their accounts
  • Limited Access: Kiosk users can only access their own information

Security Best Practices

While SureEntry is designed with security in mind, following these best practices will help ensure the highest level of security for your organization.

Administrator Best Practices

  • Strong Passwords: Use strong, unique passwords for administrator accounts
  • Regular Audits: Periodically review user access and permissions
  • Prompt Updates: Keep your browsers and devices updated
  • Careful Permission Assignment: Only give users the access they need
  • Regular Monitoring: Check activity logs for unusual patterns

Kiosk Device Security

  • Physical Security: Secure kiosk devices when not in use
  • Dedicated Devices: Use dedicated devices for kiosks when possible
  • Kiosk Mode: Use browser kiosk mode or kiosk apps to prevent unauthorized access
  • Regular Token Refresh: Periodically regenerate kiosk access tokens

User Education

  • PIN Security: Encourage users to keep their PINs confidential
  • Secure PIN Selection: Advise against easily guessable PINs
  • Privacy Awareness: Remind users about the importance of data privacy
  • Reporting Issues: Establish a process for reporting security concerns

Remember: Security is a shared responsibility. While SureEntry provides secure systems, how you implement and use those systems also affects your overall security posture.