--- title: How to Use Express Mode description: Learn how to efficiently navigate and utilize the Express Mode seamlessly with AfterSchool HQ. --- [Skip to content](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/how-to-use-express-mode#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![ASHQ Logo Vert Flat.png\]](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ASHQ%20Logo%20Vert%20Flat.png?height=40&name=ASHQ%20Logo%20Vert%20Flat.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Go to afterschoolhq.com](https://go.afterschoolhq.com/) [Go to afterschoolhq.com](https://go.afterschoolhq.com/?hsLang=en) Hi! How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [AHQ Help Center](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Activity Providers](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en) 3. [Check In & Check Out](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#check-in-check-out) # How to Use Express Mode ## Learn how to efficiently navigate and utilize the Express Mode seamlessly with AfterSchool HQ.     Step-by-step instructions on how to check in with "Express Mode":   **Step 1.** Once you're logged into your AHQ account, navigate to the "Kiosk Mode" section in your home dashboard.   ![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/afterschoolhq.zendesk.comhcarticle_attachments30909662935693.png)   **Step 2.** Then, locate your "Provider PIN Code" and memorize it.   ![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/static.guidde.comv0qg3yGFy2KXreSVUqeIRSxgelCEIal1ogBUHmkYPkFH75RxG5HNN1mcquvDqjv2upnmzNfh457M_doc.png)   **Step 3.** Click on the "Open" box, right underneath "Kiosk Mode![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/static.guidde.comv0qg3yGFy2KXreSVUqeIRSxgelCEIal1ogBUHmkYPkFH75RxG5HNN16iXb6oNZrr5wuHb9c7aUsS_doc.png)**Step 4.** Then, select "Express Mode".   ![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/static.guidde.comv0qg3yGFy2KXreSVUqeIRSxgelCEIal1ogBUHmkYPkFH75RxG5HNN1g7QQ5VnzNiUnE2Y2oUGhzg_doc.png)   **Step 5.** Enter your 6-digit PIN number.   ![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/static.guidde.comv0qg3yGFy2KXreSVUqeIRSxgelCEIal1ogBUHmkYPkFH75RxG5HNN19PiGgYhSuWpV5oagJbiFcd_doc.png)   **Step 6.** Click on "Proceed" to continue.![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/static.guidde.comv0qg3yGFy2KXreSVUqeIRSxgelCEIal1ogBUHmkYPkFH75RxG5HNN13Sievmt6DbZ6fRgezDEbs2_doc.png)**Step 7.** Click on the search bar and enter the student's name. If the student is currently enrolled in an active activity that has the **"[Check-In, Check-Out](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/providers-enabling-check-in-check-out-for-activities?hsLang=en)"** feature enabled, their name will appear automatically. *Please note that students who are not registered in an active activity and without the "Check-In, Check-Out" functionality will not be displayed.*![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/static.guidde.comv0qg3yGFy2KXreSVUqeIRSxgelCEIal1ogBUHmkYPkFH75RxG5HNN1wttuyMWGrc3E42k3Dpufey_doc.png)**Step 8.** Student names will begin to populate as you type, please select the student name.![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/static.guidde.comv0qg3yGFy2KXreSVUqeIRSxgelCEIal1ogBUHmkYPkFH75RxG5HNN1ru9QyYcDe3YASTgLGNnjry_doc.png)**Step 9.** You will then see a list of activities the student is enrolled in. Please select the activity you want to check the student in to. ![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/static.guidde.comv0qg3yGFy2KXreSVUqeIRSxgelCEIal1ogBUHmkYPkFH75RxG5HNN13T2Ln6C6TrbtiznKZkmAuE_doc.png)**Step 10.** Move forward by clicking on "Proceed".![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/static.guidde.comv0qg3yGFy2KXreSVUqeIRSxgelCEIal1ogBUHmkYPkFH75RxG5HNN1gER2eTSQpnD14dT9YWyGuo_doc.png)**Step 11.** Draw your signature here.![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/static.guidde.comv0qg3yGFy2KXreSVUqeIRSxgelCEIal1ogBUHmkYPkFH75RxG5HNN1aq9ea7buyvDGiWSQ4U756o_doc.png)**Step 12.** Make sure to hit "Save"!![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/static.guidde.comv0qg3yGFy2KXreSVUqeIRSxgelCEIal1ogBUHmkYPkFH75RxG5HNN1i1vEE8oWz1ePjCAsEtY6cf_doc.png)**Step 13.** Congratulations, you now know how to effectively use "Express Mode". Your can now hit "Close".![](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/static.guidde.comv0qg3yGFy2KXreSVUqeIRSxgelCEIal1ogBUHmkYPkFH75RxG5HNN1o7phEDvzKpYjDKmfG8X4At_doc.png) 💡If you have any questions or technical difficulties with using Express Mode, we want to hear from you. 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