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Visitor Management

Updated September 24, 2026

Visitor Management

Track everyone who enters and leaves your security sites. Pre-register visitors, manage contractor access, maintain watchlists, and review visitor analytics.

Accessing Visitor Manager

Attlock guard mobile visitor management screen.
Guard mobile app: open Visitors to record and review site check-ins.

Navigate to Facility & Fleet → Visitor Manager in the sidebar.

Pre-Registering Visitors

  1. Click Pre-Register Visitor.
  2. Fill in:
    • First Name and Last Name (required)
    • Email (optional)
    • Company/Organization
    • Purpose of Visit (required)
    • Expected Arrival — date and time
    • Site — which location they'll visit
    • Notes for Guards — any special instructions
  3. A QR code is auto-generated for the visitor.
  4. Save.

The guard on-site can scan the QR code to check the visitor in quickly.

Visitor Statuses

StatusMeaning-----------------PendingAwaiting approvalApprovedReady for arrivalChecked InArrived at siteCompletedVisit finished, checked outCancelledVisit was cancelledNo-ShowDidn't arrive

Check-In / Check-Out

Guards handle check-in/out from the mobile app:

  1. Visitor arrives at site.
  2. Guard opens the Visitors feature.
  3. Scans the visitor's QR code or searches by name.
  4. Confirms check-in (timestamp recorded).
  5. When the visitor leaves, the guard checks them out.

All times and durations are tracked automatically.

Watchlist

Maintain a list of individuals who should be flagged:

  1. Click Add to Watchlist.
  2. Enter the person's details.
  3. When a watchlisted individual is checked in, guards receive an alert.

Contractor Access

For recurring contractors:

  1. Add a Contractor record.
  2. Set:
    • Access date range (start and end dates)
    • Access hours (daily window)
    • Phone number
    • Company name
  3. Contractors appear in the visitor list with an active/expired badge.

Visitor Analytics

View visitor traffic patterns:

  • Total visitors by day/week/month.
  • Peak arrival times.
  • Average visit duration.
  • Visitors by site.
  • Contractor vs. one-time visitor breakdown.

Tips

  • Pre-register expected visitors — it speeds up check-in and creates a paper trail.
  • Use the watchlist for banned or flagged individuals.
  • Review analytics weekly to understand site traffic.
  • Set up contractor access for regular service providers.

Related Articles

  • Managing Sites
  • Managing Guards
  • Reports & Analytics

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