Classroom attendance in seconds, not a roll call
To take class attendance with AttendPad, show a QR code on the projector or post it at the door. Students scan it with their phone, pick their name from your class roster, and they're marked present — with late arrivals flagged automatically. You get a dated record of every class session, exportable to CSV.
How to take class attendance with a QR code
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Create a room for your class
Set the class schedule (for example Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00) and a late grace period. Choose roster mode so students pick their name from your list.
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Add your students
Add your class list to the roster. Students never need an AttendPad account.
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Show the QR code at the start of class
Put the QR code on the projector or print it by the door. Students scan and tap their name; anyone after the grace period is marked late.
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Export attendance for your records
Check the live count during class, browse past sessions in the calendar, and export a CSV for your gradebook or school records.
Roster mode stops the guesswork
In roster mode, students choose their name from your class list rather than typing it, so there are no misspellings or mystery entries. The manage page shows who's present and who's missing at a glance.
With Pro, you can give each student a personal PIN they must enter before checking in, so one student can't tap in for an absent friend. On a classroom kiosk you can also turn on photo verification.
Lectures, labs, and workshops
For a one-off session — a guest lecture, an exam, a parent-teacher evening — use a sheet. Sheets have an early check-in window, late-arrival detection, an optional cutoff that closes check-in after the late threshold, and digital signatures.
Built for adult-managed accounts
The teacher or school staff member owns the account; students only check in. Student names are encrypted at rest, and you can delete any check-in, room, or your whole account at any time.
Features teachers use
Late-arrival flags
Set a grace period and check-ins after it are marked late automatically.
Roster mode
Students tap their name from your class list — no typing, no duplicates.
Calendar history
Every class session is kept by date for end-of-term reporting.
Personal PINsPro
Per-student PINs stop students checking in for an absent friend.
Photo verificationPro
Capture a photo at kiosk check-in to confirm who's actually there.
CSV and PDF export
CSV on every plan; PDF reports on Pro.
Frequently asked questions
How do I take attendance with a QR code in class?
Create a room for the class in roster mode, add your students, and show the room's QR code on the projector. Students scan it with their phone camera, tap their name, and they're marked present. Late arrivals are flagged automatically after your grace period.
Do students need to download an app or create an account?
No. Students check in through the phone's browser. Only the teacher needs an AttendPad account.
Can students check in for a friend who isn't there?
Without extra protection, anyone with the link can tap a name. For stricter classes, give each student a personal PIN (Pro) that they must enter to check in, and use photo verification on a classroom kiosk.
Is there a free plan for teachers?
Yes. The free plan includes 1 room with up to 10 roster members and 3 active sheets, with QR check-in and CSV export. For larger classes, Pro ($9/month or $79/year) removes the member limit and includes a 7-day free trial.
Does AttendPad integrate with my LMS or gradebook?
There's no direct LMS integration. Export attendance to CSV and import it into your gradebook or spreadsheet.
Can I use it for a single lecture or exam?
Yes. Create a sheet for the session with a start and end time. It closes automatically when the session ends.
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Take your next class attendance in seconds
3 free active sheets and 1 free room (up to 10 members), no credit card. Pro is $9/month with a 7-day free trial.