Guide
By The QRdy Team · June 2026
How WhatsApp and email notifications work in QRdy
WhatsApp and email are optional notification channels you can choose during check-in. They are not required to use QRdy. When a business is on a subscribed QRdy plan, those options are available alongside browser push. This guide explains how they work and what to expect.
How it works
Choosing notifications during check-in
When you scan the business QR code and fill in the check-in form, you will see notification options. These can include WhatsApp, email, and browser push depending on whether the business is using QRdy on a subscribed plan.
All notification options are optional. If you skip them, your status page still works and updates in real time. You can check it directly any time.
If you choose WhatsApp, you will need to provide your WhatsApp number. If you choose email, you will need to provide your email address. These are used only to send you status updates for this job.
Availability
How WhatsApp and email availability works
WhatsApp and email notifications are available when the business is using QRdy on a subscribed plan. If you do not see these options during check-in, the business is using a setup without that subscribed plan active.
Browser push notifications are available on all plans. You can enable them from your status page even if WhatsApp and email are not available.
You do not need to have WhatsApp installed to use QRdy. It is just one of several notification options, not a requirement.
Common questions
Notification questions
Will every business using QRdy offer WhatsApp notifications?
Businesses on a subscribed QRdy plan offer WhatsApp and email notifications, while browser push is available on all plans. If you do not see a WhatsApp or email option during check-in, the business is using a setup without that subscribed plan active.
Do I need WhatsApp installed to use QRdy?
No. WhatsApp is just one optional notification channel. Your status page works in any browser without WhatsApp. If you do not have WhatsApp or prefer not to use it, you can choose email notifications or browser push instead, or no notifications at all.
What will the notifications say?
Notifications include a link back to your status page and a brief update about your job. The exact message depends on how the business has set up their workflow stages.
Can I choose not to receive any notifications?
Yes. All notification options are optional during check-in. If you prefer to just check the status page yourself, you can skip all notification options. Your status page will still update in real time.
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