Using the Magic Companion app for event registration offers one of the most efficient, user-friendly experiences for both players and organizers. A recent update added a QR code registration feature that streamlines sign-ups by eliminating the need to manually type in event codes. Players can now join an event simply by scanning a code, making the process quicker and reducing the need for staff assistance. Follow these steps to register players via the Companion app:
- Get the Event Code or QR Code: On your EventLink event’s registration page, locate the unique Event Code (a short alphanumeric code) for that event it’s usually displayed at the top-right. EventLink now also provides a QR code for the event (find it on the registration page or in the EventLink Mirror view). Display this code or QR code in your play area so players can easily access it.
- Players Join via Companion App: Ask players to open the Magic Companion app on their mobile device (and sign in with their Wizards account). In the app, they should tap “Join” and then either enter the Event Code or use the app’s scanner to scan the QR code you provided. Scanning the QR code will automatically enroll the player into the event’s lobby in the Companion app, without any manual code entry. (Players can also use their phone’s regular camera to scan the QR; this will prompt them to open or install the Companion app and then join the event.)
- Confirm Players in EventLink: As players join via the app, their names will appear in Wizards EventLink on your event’s registration screen (in a pending Companion app lobby list). To finalize their entry, select each player’s name from the list and press Enter (or click the confirm/checkmark button). This action moves the player into the official registered player list for the event. You can register multiple players at once by selecting several names (hold Ctrl to multi-select) and pressing Enter to save time.
Using the Companion app method – especially with the new QR code feature – makes event sign-ups quick and seamless. It minimizes data entry errors and allows players to handle their own registration with minimal assistance, enhancing the overall event experience.