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[Managing Checkpoints](https://support.vismo.com/user-system-management?hsLang=en#managing-checkpoints) # Adding a New Checkpoint Checkpoints are specific physical locations marked with a QR code that can be scanned using the Vismo Locate & Protect app. These are typically placed at key areas such as building entrances and exits, high-risk zones, laboratories, or secure rooms. Scanning a Checkpoint allows users to log their presence at a location, helping to improve visibility, safety, and compliance across an organisation. To create a new Checkpoint or Point of Interest within your Vismo account, follow the steps below: ### **Step-by-Step Instructions** 1. **Go to Account Settings** Navigate to Account Settings \> POI Layers. 2. **Select the Relevant POI Layer** Choose the POI layer you want to work with. Then, click ‘Points’ in the toolbar at the top of the screen. This will display all POIs within the selected layer.         ![](https://support.vismo.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/21288833603996.png) 1. **Choose a POI to Edit** Find the POI you want to add a Checkpoint to and click ‘Edit’ in the toolbar.         ![](https://support.vismo.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/21288833604764.png) 1. **Open the Checkpoints Tab** In the edit screen, you can update the POI details. To add a Checkpoint, click on the ‘Checkpoints’ tab in the toolbar. ![](https://support.vismo.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/21288855152028.png) 2. **Create a New Checkpoint** Click ‘New’ to begin creating your Checkpoint. ![](https://support.vismo.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/21288833606044.png) 3. **Enter Checkpoint Details** - Name the Checkpoint (e.g. "Main Entrance", "Lab 2", "Security Gate"). - Select the Checkpoint Type from the drop-down list: - Entry/Exit - Internal - Add Tags (optional) to help describe or categorise the Checkpoint. 4. **Save the Checkpoint** Click ‘Save’ to create your new Checkpoint. 5. **Confirm the Checkpoint Has Been Added** Your new Checkpoint will now appear under the selected POI. 6. **Download the QR Code** - Highlight the newly created Checkpoint. - Click ‘QR Code’ in the toolbar. - The QR Code will be displayed, with the option to download it as a .png file.           ![](https://support.vismo.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/21288855152540.png) *Use the drop-down menu beside ‘QR Code’ to select alternative download formats, if needed.* 1. **Print and Place the QR Code** Once downloaded, print the QR Code and place it at the designated Entry/Exit or Internal location for users to scan with the Vismo Locate & Protect app. - 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