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title: Scanning specific sections or contingents
slug: en/scanning-specific-sections-or-contingents
createdAt: 2024-08-30T13:33:55.753Z
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*How do I set up my scanner so that only certain tickets can be scanned?*

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The scanning app allows you to scan tickets only for specific contingents or sections.

Examples

- When you have a space at an event that is only accessible for tickets purchased from the **VIP contingent**.
- When you have a venue with multiple sections, such as stalls, balcony, boxes, etc.

# Setting up the scanner for a specific contingent or section

Open the scanning app, sync the event you want to scan for, and tap the gear icon at the top right.

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Then select **Settings**.

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Go to **Allowed ticket types** and then choose the section(s) or contingent(s) you want to allow scanning for.

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In this way, tickets from other sections or contingents will display an error message when scanned.

:::hint{type="warning"}
This setting only applies to the current scanner. Other scanners will still be able to scan all tickets.
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