Access Control

Know who's inside.
In real time.

QR codes, wristbands, NFC phones -- scan them at every gate in under a second. The North Texas Fair & Rodeo tripled gate speed and went from 4 to 16 POS stations. Track every entry and exit, manage real-time capacity, and broadcast emergency messages to all scanners instantly. Zero lines, zero guesswork.

MagicTix access control gate dashboard with real-time entry tracking

Scan. Validate. Count. Report.

From the moment a guest approaches the gate to the moment their data appears on the dashboard -- fast enough that you never see a line form.

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Ticket Scanned

Guest shows QR code, taps wristband, or presents NFC phone at the gate reader

Validated Instantly

System checks ticket validity, VIP status, re-entry rules, and fraud flags in real time

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Count Updated

On-grounds headcount increments immediately. Capacity percentage recalculates live

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Dashboard Reflects

Gate status, scan rate, and attendance data appear on the operator dashboard in real time

Every gate. One screen.

Your operations team sees every gate's status, scan volume, and capacity contribution in a single view. Alerts fire automatically when something needs attention.

MagicTix guest search view showing attractions list with category filter pills for access and wayfinding

Four ways in. One system.

Every entry method feeds the same validation engine and updates the same dashboard. Mix and match based on your event setup.

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QR Code

Online Tickets

Guests show QR code on their phone or printed ticket. Staff scans with handheld reader or phone camera.

Under 1 second
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Tap Wristband

Tap Entry

Guest taps wristband to the gate reader. No phone needed. Works even in crowded, high-throughput scenarios.

Under 0.3 seconds
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NFC Phone

Apple / Google Wallet

Tickets added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay. Guest taps phone to NFC reader at the gate -- just like transit.

Under 0.5 seconds
Manual Entry

Backup Override

Staff types in a ticket number or name for lookup. Covers edge cases: dead phone, lost wristband, will-call pickup.

5-10 seconds

Never exceed capacity. Ever.

Set your max, define alert thresholds, and let the system handle the rest. Automated warnings at 80%, 90%, and 100% keep your team ahead of the crowd.

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    Set Max Capacity

    Define capacity limits per zone, per gate, or for the entire venue. Update limits on the fly as conditions change.

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    Automated Threshold Alerts

    Push notifications to staff phones at 80%, 90%, and 100% capacity. Configurable per zone with escalation chains.

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    Fire Marshal Compliance

    Generate timestamped compliance reports showing real-time headcount at any moment. Exportable PDF for inspectors.

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    Historical Attendance Patterns

    Compare attendance curves across days, weeks, and seasons. Predict when you'll hit capacity based on historical data.

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    Emergency Messaging to All Scanners

    Broadcast emergency alerts to every scanner device instantly. Plus, phone numbers of online and wallet ticket buyers are available for safety and emergency contact.

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% Capacity
80% -- Caution alert sent to gate leads
90% -- Warning: slow inbound, prepare to hold
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100% -- Gates held. No new entries until exit count drops

Turn gate data into operational intelligence

Every scan is a data point. Over time, access data reveals patterns that help you staff smarter, open gates earlier, and understand guest behavior.

Peak Entry Times

Identify the exact hours when gates see the highest traffic. Schedule extra staff and open additional gates before the rush hits.

10 AM12 PM2 PM4 PM6 PM8 PM
2:30 PM
Peak hour
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Dwell Time

Track how long guests stay on average. Longer dwell = more spending. See how weather, day of week, and entertainment affect stay duration.

MonTueWedThuFriSat
4.2 hrs
+18 min vs last week
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Re-Entry Patterns

See how many guests leave and come back. High re-entry rates might mean parking lot trips for meals -- an opportunity for on-site food sales.

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23%
Re-entry rate
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Day-over-Day Comparison

Overlay today's admission curve against yesterday, last week, or last year. Spot trends and anomalies instantly.

TodayYesterdayTodayYesterdayTodayYesterday
+12%
vs yesterday

Accountability you can see in real time

“We had two of our biggest years, and the accountability was so much more accurate.”

— Justin Jonas, Executive Director, San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo

“There were no more lines. We doubled our capacity. Compared to the ticket entrances, we tripled our speed.”

— Jim Paddack, Technical Director, North Texas Fair & Rodeo
“It’s a green light or it’s not. No arguing at the gate.”

Interactive Preview

See It In Action

Explore an interactive mockup of the MagicTix Gate Access System

Launch Interactive Demo →

Take control of
your gates

Trusted at the North Texas Fair & Rodeo, Iowa State Fair, San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo, and 2,500+ events across carnivals, fairs, festivals, water parks, and FECs. Gate processing speed tripled. 50M+ admissions processed. See live access control in action -- in under 10 minutes.