> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.imaracare.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Visitor logs

> Log visitors at the facility or per resident for compliance and family engagement.

**Visitor logs** record who entered the facility, when, and which resident they visited.

## Log a visitor

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Visitor logs">
    Go to **Facility operations → Visitors** (requires page permission).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add entry">
    Click **Log visitor** and enter visitor name, relationship, resident (if applicable), check-in time, and purpose.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check out">
    Record check-out time when the visitor leaves.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Facility-wide vs resident view

* **Visitor logs page** — all entries at the facility
* **Resident profile → Visitors tab** — history for one resident

## Staff access

Staff can log visitors when the **Visitors** page is enabled in their permission matrix. Managers typically have full read access.

## Exports

Managers can export visitor data from [Report center](/compliance/report-center) for surveys or internal review.