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title: "Install on Check-In Computer"
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# Install on Check-In Computer

How to install Procare on a computer used as a Check-In station for child or employee to check in. This could be a standard computer or a Procare Touch computer.

## Before You Begin

Are you using the Procare Cloud service? If so skip ahead to the next section.

1. Install Procare on your main computer choosing a “Full” or “Advanced” install. See: [Basic Installation](/procare-desktop/docs/install-procare-non-cloud-basic-installation)
2. **IMPORTANT!** Make sure the computer you’ll use for checking in (the Check-In computer) is connected to your network so it has access to the main computer. You may need assistance from a local computer technician.

## Install Procare on Check-In Computer

Install the Procare “Client” software on the Check-In computer.

- If you are using the Procare Cloud service, download this from the [Welcome to Procare Cloud](/procare-desktop/docs/installing-the-procare-cloud-service) page.
- If this is a Procare Touch computer – See [Special Instructions for Procare Touch](/procare-desktop/docs/installing-the-procare-touch-computer).
- If this is a standard computer (desktop or laptop) follow the [Basic Installation](/procare-desktop/docs/install-procare-non-cloud-basic-installation) Instructions.

## This Computer will be used as a Check-In Station

During installation you’ll be asked if people will be checking in from this computer. Be sure to choose “Yes. This computer will be used as a Procare Check In station.” This will create the appropriate shortcut on your desktop.

## What’s Next?

1. Choose settings for the [Check-In Options](/procare-desktop/docs/check-in-options) screen.
2. Generate [Temporary Registration Numbers](/procare-desktop/docs/temporary-registration-number-for-check-in) for each parent or authorized pick up person.
3. Each person will then Register for Check-In at the Procare Touch computer.
4. [Start Checking In.](https://www.procaresupport.com/procare-desktop/docs/check-in-station#how-to-check-in)

## Windows Power Options

Computers are often set for the hard disk, network card, etc. to turn off after a period of time. Procare strongly advises choosing high performance settings so the computer (and its components) do not go to sleep. See: [Power Options for Windows](/procare-desktop/docs/power-options-for-windows)