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title: "Editing a Guest"
url: "https://help.checkinpax.com/en/article/editing-a-guest"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-05-04T09:25:45.010Z"
---

# Editing a Guest

Sometimes guest information needs to be corrected or updated at the door - a misspelled name, the wrong email address, or a changed meal preference. The Check-in App makes it easy to edit guest profiles onsite.

### How to edit a guest:

1.  Find the guest in your guest list using the search bar or by scrolling.
2.  Tap on the guest's name to open their profile.
3.  Tap the white **Edit** button in the top right.
4.  Update any of the following fields:
5.  -   First name
    -   Last name
    -   Custom fields (e.g., meal preference, t-shirt size, company name)
    -   Guest list (dropdown)
    -   Status (dropdown)
    -   Badge Template (dropdown)
    -   Table (dropdown)
6.  Tap **Save**.

### What happens after editing:

-   The updated information syncs instantly to all devices and reports.
-   The **Last Modified By** and **Last Modified Date** fields are updated in your reports, showing who made the change and when.
-   Any future check-ins, badge prints, or exports will reflect the corrected information.

**Note:** When you save your changes, the old information is overwritten and cannot be automatically restored. Please double-check your edits before tapping **Save**.

### Common scenarios for editing onsite:

| Scenario | What to edit |
| --- | --- |
| Guest's name is misspelled | First name or last name |
| Guest requests to change their company name | Company or your custom field |
| Guest switched from chicken to vegan meal | Custom field (e.g., "Meal Preference") |
| Guest is bringing a Plus One | Plus One count |

**Pro tip:** If you need to move a guest on-site to a different guest list (e.g., from "General Admission" to "VIP") or to a different table, select the guest list from the dropdown field in the Check-in App.