How to Use QR Codes for Attendance for Free

Quick answer

To use QR codes for attendance for free: create a QR code for each person, scan it with a phone camera when they arrive and leave, and keep the timestamped records in an attendance app or spreadsheet. Free QR Attendance does all three in the browser at no software cost.

• Attendance data stays on your device
• No employee limits · no paid tier
• No barcode scanner needed
• Works in the phone browser
• Excel import for people
• CSV/Excel export
• Try the demo first
• 100% free

Steps

1. Try the demo — Open /demo/ to see the workflow with sample data.
2. Create a workplace — Open /app/ and create your workplace.
3. Add people — Add employees manually or import an Excel/CSV list.
4. Distribute QR codes — Print QR badges or share them digitally.
5. Scan daily — Scan for Check-In on arrival and Check-Out on departure.
6. Export — Export records to CSV or Excel at month end, and download a JSON backup periodically.

Tips

Laminate printed badges, keep one device charged at the entrance, and take a regular backup of your local data.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use QR codes for attendance for free?

Yes. Free QR Attendance lets you create QR codes, scan them with a phone and export records without paying for software or hardware.

Do I need a special QR scanner?

No. Any device with a camera and a modern browser can scan.

Where is my attendance data stored?

Your attendance data stays on your device — we don't collect or store it on our servers. Your employee directory, attendance history, leave records and reports are kept on your own device. If you use companion stations or the employee portal, scans, leave requests and a recent-attendance snapshot travel through our server encrypted and expire automatically; they are never used to build a cloud attendance database.

Are there any limits on the free version?

No. Free means free: no employee limits, no scan or usage caps, no trial and no paid tier.