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title: "Naming Your Devices"
url: "https://help.checkinpax.com/en/article/naming-your-devices"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-10-19T05:18:20.064Z"
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# Naming Your Devices

Give each iPad, phone, or tablet a custom name – and every check-in, button press, and scan will be tagged with that name in your reports and guest timelines.

When you have multiple check-in stations, iPads handed out to different team members, or devices placed at various locations around your event, it becomes essential to know which device did what.

The **Device Naming** feature lets you give each iPad, phone, or tablet a custom name — directly in the device settings. This name is then saved alongside every check-in, every button press, and every scan in the guest's timeline and in your reports.

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### What it does

Instead of seeing generic device identifiers like "iPad (3)" or "Unknown Device" in your reports, you will see clear, human-readable names like:

| Device name example | Location or purpose |
| --- | --- |
| iPad 1 – Main Entrance | Front door check-in |
| iPad 2 – VIP Lounge | VIP area check-in |
| Reception 1 | Front desk |
| Workshop 1 | Workshop session tracking |
| Bar Scanner | Scan & Track at the bar |

When a guest is checked in, the device name is recorded in their timeline and appears in your report exports. This gives you complete visibility into where and when each action happened.

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### How it works

-   **Set up on each device individually.** The device name is configured directly in the Check-in App settings on each iPad, phone, or tablet.
-   **Does NOT sync across devices.** This is intentional. Each device can have its own unique name. Device 1 does not need to know what Device 2 is called.
-   **Independent from all other settings.** Naming your device does not affect guest lists, check-in buttons, or any other configuration.

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### How to name your device

1.  Open the Check-in App on the device you want to name.
2.  Go to **Settings** (the icon in the lower left).
3.  Look for **Device** and the pop up **Set Device Name**.
4.  Enter a clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Reception 1," "Workshop 1," "iPad – Coat Check").
5.  Save the setting.

That's it. From now on, every check-in performed on this device will include the device name in the guest timeline and in your reports.

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### Why this feature is powerful

#### Works incredibly well with multiple check-in buttons

When you combine device naming with multiple check-in buttons, your reports become incredibly detailed. You can see not only which button was pressed (e.g., "Day 2") but also which device pressed it (e.g., "iPad – North Entrance").

#### Perfect for Scan & Track

Use device naming with **Scan & Track** mode to know exactly where each scan happened. For example:

| Device name | Location | Purpose |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Session A Scanner | Main Hall | Tracking attendance at keynote |
| Session B Scanner | Workshop Room 1 | Tracking attendance at breakout |
| Bar Scanner | Outdoor Bar | Counting drink redemptions |

#### Track iPads handed out to different helpers

Without creating a unique login for every team member, you can simply name each iPad after the person, role, or location. For example:

| Device name | Helper |
| --- | --- |
| Sarah's iPad | Sarah (event coordinator) |
| Check-in East | Door team east entrance |
| Runner 1 | Volunteer with roving scanner |

If an issue arises, your reports will tell you exactly which device was used - no need to track who logged in where.

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### What gets recorded with the device name

| Action | Device name recorded? |
| --- | --- |
| Guest check-in | ✅ Yes |
| Multiple check-in button press (e.g., Day 2) | ✅ Yes |
| Scan & Track timestamp | ✅ Yes |

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### Pro tips

-   **Name your devices before the event or specific session starts.** This ensures all check-in data is labeled correctly from the very first guest.
-   **Use a consistent naming convention.** For example: `[Device Type] – [Location] – [Role]` → "iPad – Main Entrance – Check-in"
-   **For Scan & Track stations,** name the device after the activity or location (e.g., "Photo Booth," "Coat Check," "Breakout 2").
-   **If you are handing out iPads to volunteers,** you can name each device after the volunteer's name or their assigned post. This makes it easy to see who used which device in case of questions.

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## Related Articles

-   Configuring multiple Check-in buttons
-   Scanning QR codes – Scan & Track
-   Downloading reports
-   Checking in a guest