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The owner shows a code from Invite people. You scan it in OurChest. The scanner stays dark even when the rest of the app is light. After a valid code, you land on the same join screen as a pasted link. Join a Chest covers the name, approval, and an Event PIN.

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How do I scan a code?

  1. Tap Scan QR code. You can start from the sign-in screen or from the + menu on Chests.
  2. Point the camera at the code. The title is Scan a Chest QR code.
  3. When the code is read, OurChest opens the join screen.
Torch turns the light on if you need it. On and Off show the current state. Scan a Chest QR code

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How do I use a photo of the code?

Tap Choose from photos and pick a picture of the code. If that picture has no code, OurChest says No QR code found in that photo. Tap Choose another, or scan with the camera. No QR code found in that photo Android. On iPhone, Choose from photos is on the same scanner.

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What if the camera is off?

OurChest says Camera access is off and OurChest needs the camera to scan a Chest QR code. You can also choose a photo of the code. Tap Allow camera to ask again. If the phone will not ask again, tap Open Settings and allow the camera for OurChest. Camera access is off Android. If this device cannot use the camera, the screen says Camera not available and This device can’t use the camera right now. You can choose a photo of the code instead. Camera not available Android.

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What if this is not an OurChest code?

OurChest says This isn’t an OurChest invite QR code. Tap Scan again. A code from another app will not join a Chest. This isn't an OurChest invite QR code Android.