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title: How to Receive a Text Once an Attendee Shows Up to the Event
description: Learn how to enable SMS Settings in the Badge Printing App to receive text notifications when an attendee shows up at the event.
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# How to Receive a Text Once an Attendee Shows Up to the Event

## To receive a text notification when an attendee arrives at your event, you need to enable the SMS Settings within the vFairs platform. By configuring SMS notifications, you will be alerted when attendees check in or show up at the event.

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#### Steps to Enable SMS Settings

1. **Log in to the Backend** 
     - Start by logging into the backend of the vFairs platform with your admin credentials.
2. **Navigate to Badge Printing App** 
     - Once logged in, go to the **Badge Printing App** section.  
       ![](https://help.vfairs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-15-2026-08-30-00-6715-PM.png?width=343&height=185&name=image-png-Apr-15-2026-08-30-00-6715-PM.png)
3. **Access Badge Printing Settings** 
     - In the **Badge Printing App** section, click on **Badge Printing Settings**.  
       ![](https://help.vfairs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-15-2026-08-31-40-6432-PM.png?width=338&height=240&name=image-png-Apr-15-2026-08-31-40-6432-PM.png)
4. **Configure SMS Settings** 
     - In the **Badge Printing Settings**, locate the **SMS Configuration** section.
       
       ![](https://help.vfairs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-15-2026-08-32-14-2282-PM.png?width=670&height=360&name=image-png-Apr-15-2026-08-32-14-2282-PM.png)
     - Enable the "Send SMS Notification on Badge Print?" setting and configure it to send notifications when an attendee shows up at the event.  
       ![](https://help.vfairs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-01-2026-07-38-53-2827-PM.png?width=670&height=342&name=image-png-Sep-01-2026-07-38-53-2827-PM.png)
5. **Save the Changes** 
     - After setting up the SMS notifications, make sure to save the changes by clcking Update Settings button at bottom right of the screen.  
       ![](https://help.vfairs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-15-2026-08-33-39-7853-PM.png?width=398&height=147&name=image-png-Apr-15-2026-08-33-39-7853-PM.png)

#### Benefits of SMS Notifications

- **Real-Time Alerts**: Receive immediate notifications when attendees arrive at the event.
- **Enhanced Communication**: Stay updated on attendee participation without having to manually track arrivals.
- **Improved Event Management**: Monitor event attendance more efficiently, ensuring smooth check-ins.

#### Conclusion

Enabling **SMS Settings** allows you to receive text notifications when attendees show up to the event. Follow the steps above to configure SMS alerts and stay informed about attendee check-ins.

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