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# Inviting a Visitor

# Invite a visitor

When you have a guest coming to your building, you can send them an invitation ahead of time. They will receive an email with a link to view their visit details, check-in code, and any parking you have arranged.

## Before you start

You need to know your visitor's email address. If you also have their name and company, you can fill those in now -- otherwise your visitor can add them later through their SmartPass link.

## Send an invitation

1. **Navigate** to **Visitors** from the card.

2. Click **Invite Visitor**.

3. Enter your visitor's **email address** and choose the **expected date** for their visit.

4. Optionally, expand the details section and fill in their **first name**, **last name**, and **company**. If you skip this, your visitor can complete it themselves.

5. If you would like to reserve a parking space, toggle **Reserve parking** and select an available bay. You can leave the vehicle registration blank -- your visitor can enter it later.

6. Click **Send Invitation**.

7. You will see a confirmation, and the visit will appear in your visitor list.

> **Tip:** You can invite up to 50 visitors at once -- handy for events or large meetings. You can also let visitors book their own parking by enabling self-booking instead of reserving a specific bay.

## What happens next

Your visitor receives an email with a SmartPass link. If you provided their full details, they can see their check-in code straight away. If you only entered an email, they will be asked to complete a short form first.

You will be notified when your visitor arrives and checks in.