Event Parking

OperationsCommander has added a new feature that allows lots to be locked with a password, restricting bookings to users who enter the correct password. This is useful for event parking, as only users with the password can book a spot. Combined with visibility settings, this enables setting up lots accessible only via a direct link and password. 

Lot visibility settings now offer three options:      


This feature supports event parking by allowing restricted access to lots through a direct link, which can be shared via email or QR code. Combined with password protection, it enables lots to be booked only by users with both a link and a password.

Lot Visibility Settings

Introduction

Lot visibility has been changed to have three options:

In support of event parking, this can be used to make a lot intended for an event that can only be booked from by users who have been given the direct link to the lot. A direct link may be provided by email or from scanning the lot QR code.

This can be used in combination with lot passwords to make a lot that can only be booked from by users given a direct link and password to the lot.



Lot Edit Page

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View all Lots Page

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Lot Passwords

Introduction

The ability to lock lots with a password has been added. Setting a password on a lot prevents users from booking a permit in that lot unless they enter the password.

In support of event parking, this can be used to make a lot intended for an event that can only be booked from by users who have been given the password for the lot.

This can be used in combination with lot visibility settings to make a lot that can only be booked from by users given a direct link and password to the lot.


 

Lot Edit Page

Passwords can be managed from the lot edit page.

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There are two settings related to lot passwords:

Even if a lot has a password set, the password input will not be enforced unless the lot has password use enabled.

Passwords cannot be enabled for a lot if there is no password set for it.


View all Lots Page

Password usage will be indicated by a lock icon beside the lot on the lot admin page.

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