Getting Started¶
This guide walks a venue from zero to scanning at the door.
1. Your venue is created¶
PulseTech sets up your venue and your first Venue Admin account. You'll receive a login for the web admin at id.mypulsetech.com.
2. Set your door policy¶
Sign in to the web admin and open Location settings. At minimum, set:
- Minimum entry age — the youngest age allowed in (e.g. 18 or 21).
- Minimum age for full privileges — the age allowed to drink (usually 21).
- Expired-ID handling — auto-deny expired IDs, on by default.
These drive the decision the bouncer sees at the door. See Settings for the full list (including custom age-band rules, retention, and the notice letterhead).
3. Add your branding (for notices)¶
In Settings → Location & branding, upload your logo and enter your legal business name, address, and business phone. These appear on any ban, trespass, or warning notices you print. (You can do this later — it's only needed when you issue notices.)
4. Add your staff¶
In Users, create an account for each staff member and assign a role:
| Role | Can do |
|---|---|
| Bouncer | Scan IDs, view active flags, create a quick flag |
| Manager | Everything a bouncer can, plus override denials, edit flags, issue notices, view full history |
| Venue Admin | Everything a manager can, plus manage users and edit venue settings |
See Users & Roles for the full permission breakdown.
5. Install the scanner on a phone¶
Door staff sign in to the PulseID scanner app on the phone(s) you use at the door using their PulseID credentials. Each phone is a scanning station — bring as many as you have doors.
6. Scan your first ID¶
Point the camera at the back of a license (the barcode). PulseID reads it, applies your policy, and shows the decision. That's it.
→ Continue to Scanning IDs.
Pilot setup
During the Minnesota pilot, PulseTech configures your policy and walks your team through the first night. Reach us at [email protected].