Bypassing PIN codes in Kiosk mode

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Kiosk mode is finally here! - And here at AfterSchool HQ, we understand that sometimes parents might not have their PIN code memorized or have it available at all times while checking in or checking out their student, therefore we have built a bypass into the platform. This article will explain how the feature works.

For your comfort, we have created a video guide with the contents of this article

00:00: How to use kiosk mode 00:05: Kiosk mode is a new simplified way for your students to check in and 00:09: check out of your activities. This video will cover how the feature 00:13: works. 00:17: In your home screen, you will be able to see the new kiosk mode feature to 00:22: start click on the open Button take note of your provider pin number. 00:26: You will need it. Later. 00:30: This is the kiosk mode login screen in order to login type 00:34: your provider PIN code. 00:39: Click on the proceed button to continue 00:44: This screen is the kiosk mode main menu to begin click 00:48: on the highlighted area. And then type the student's name. 00:50: You want to check in? 00:55: Once you type the name the student's name and grade will show on the highlighted 00:59: area. 01:03: Once you have selected the student, you will have to type the phone number associated with 01:07: the students account when you're done click on the next button 01:11: to continue. 01:15: In the highlighted area you will need to input the parents pin number. 01:22: Click on the next button to continue. 01:27: To check in your student click on the checkbox. 01:33: Click on the next button to continue. 01:38: If you have selected a check in form during the activity set up in 01:42: this screen, you will find the questions that appears on the form. 01:45: Click on each question and select the option that applies when 01:49: you're done click on the confirm button. 01:54: This screen will ask you to gather a signature from the parent have the parent 01:58: type their name. 02:02: Click on the save button to continue. 02:07: You have now checked in your student. Click on the clothes button to 02:11: return to the kiosk mode main menu. 02:16: You can also check out students with this mode in order to do this. 02:19: We must look for the student once again tight the student's 02:23: name in the search box to begin. 02:28: Select the student he would like to check out. 02:33: Enter the phone number associated with the students account and click next to 02:37: continue. 02:41: Enter the parents four digit PIN number then click next to continue. 02:48: Click on the check out check box and then click on next to continue. 02:55: If you have selected a check out for him when you set up the activity in 02:59: this screen, you will find the questions that appears on the form. 03:02: Click on each question and select the option that applies when you're 03:06: done click on the confirm button. 03:11: This screen will ask you to gather a signature from the parent have the parent 03:15: type their name. 03:19: Click on the save button to continue. 03:24: You have now checked out your student. 03:26: Click on the clothes button to return to the kiosk mode main menu. 03:33: If you have any questions or technical difficulties, do not hesitate to get in 03:37: touch with our support team at support at Afterschool hq.com.

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Step 1. Log in to your AfterSchool HQ account.

Step 2. Head on to Kiosk Mode, by clicking the open button located in the main page.

Step 3. A new tab will open, with the Kiosk mode login screen where you will have to input your Provider PIN code and click Proceed to continue.

Step 4. You will then, be taken into the Kiosk main menu screen. Search the student you want to check-in or check-out, by typing his name on the search bar. When the student shows in your screen click on his name to continue.

Step 5.  Then, you will be taken into another screen where you will have to input the phone number associated with the student's account. Click on the "Bypass PIN" button that appears below the text box.

Step 6. You will get a pop-up box, where you will have to enter your provider PIN code once again. Once you've done so click on the Proceed button.

*Tip* If you get a white screen when clicking on the Bypass PIN button, you can head into your browser settings and delete cookies and clear cached files and images.

Step 7. You can now proceed with the regular check-in or check-out process. If you need more information on how to check-in and check-out using Kiosk moce, click here.

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