TicketLegend event operations
TicketLegend platform guide

How TicketLegend Works

TicketLegend helps approved organisers create events, sell tickets, manage entry, and track everything from one secure platform.

Live flow preview

Ticket sold online
QR delivered instantly
Scanner validates at door
Check-in logged in real time

Payments

Payfast

Tickets

QR secured

Check-ins

Live

Three simple experiences. One powerful platform.

How it all comes together

1

Buyer gets ticket email

2

Opens ticket and shows QR code

3

Scanner validates ticket

4

Valid check-in success

5

Duplicate/cancelled/refunded tickets blocked

Powerful features built for events

Secure QR tickets

Unique QR codes for every ticket with secure validation at the door.

Real-time inventory

Live capacity tracking across ticket categories and checkouts.

Payfast payments

Secure online checkout powered by Payfast.

Split payment support

Organisers can configure split payment settings for platform fee distribution.

Venue maps

Map embeds and navigation links to help attendees find the venue quickly.

Scanner roles

Scanner staff have limited route access focused on check-in operations.

Refund management

Track refund requests and decisions inside TicketLegend admin.

Ticket activity timeline

Ticket lifecycle actions can be tracked with audit-friendly records.

Event rules

Set clear entry requirements per event for attendees and scanner teams.

Admin dashboard

Monitor orders, sales, check-ins, and inventory from one command center.

Payments and payouts

  • Buyers pay securely online through Payfast checkout.
  • Organisers can configure Payfast split payment settings in Company Settings.
  • Platform Payfast credentials stay environment-managed and are not stored in company data.
  • Launch refunds are reviewed in TicketLegend and reconciled manually in the Payfast Dashboard.

Refund workflow

  • Organisers define refund policy, cutoff timing, and scanned-ticket rules.
  • Buyers can submit refund requests with reasons from ticket/order flows.
  • Admins can approve, reject, and mark refund completion after Payfast confirmation.
  • Refunded or cancelled tickets are blocked at scan time and activity is logged.

Scanner and check-in flow

Scanner users log in, select their assigned event, allow camera access, and scan QR tickets in real time with duplicate and invalid protection.

Step 1

Scanner user logs in

Step 2

Assigned event selected

Step 3

Camera permission granted

Step 4

QR scanned and validated

Step 5

Valid, duplicate, and blocked outcomes shown instantly

Frequently Asked Questions

Do buyers receive QR tickets?

Yes. Buyers receive a secure ticket link and QR code that can be shown from their phone at entry.

Can I create VIP and General tickets?

Yes. You can create multiple ticket categories, set prices, and control inventory per type.

Can scanner staff have limited access?

Yes. Scanner users are scoped to check-in routes and can be assigned event access.

Does TicketLegend support venue maps?

Yes. Event pages include venue map previews and navigation links for attendees.

Can buyers request refunds?

Yes. Buyers can submit refund requests, and organisers can review and process them in admin.

Can Payfast split payments be configured?

Yes. Organisers can configure split payment settings in Company Settings when enabled.

What happens if the same ticket is scanned twice?

The first valid scan checks in successfully. Duplicate scans are rejected to prevent reuse.

Ready to sell tickets with TicketLegend?

Organiser access is approved before events can be published. Contact TicketLegend to apply and get started with secure tickets, real-time check-ins, and a full sales command center.