Can you screenshot a mobile ticket?

Why That Screenshot of Your Mobile Ticket Won’t Get You In

In today’s digital age, mobile ticketing offers convenience and efficiency. Tickets live on our phones, readily available with a few taps. However, a common misconception persists: that a simple screenshot of your mobile ticket is enough to gain entry to an event. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Attempting to use a screenshot of your ticket will likely result in being turned away at the gate.

Venues increasingly require presentation of a live, functioning mobile ticket. This means the ticket must be displayed directly from the official ticketing app or website. A static image, like a screenshot, simply won’t cut it.

There are several key reasons for this policy:

• Security: Screenshots are easily duplicated and shared, increasing the risk of fraud and counterfeit tickets. A live ticket, linked to your account, offers a much higher level of security and verification. Dynamic barcodes and QR codes that refresh periodically within the app further enhance this security.
• Accountability: Live tickets allow venues to track ticket usage and ownership, preventing unauthorized resale and ensuring a smoother entry process.
• Real-Time Updates: In the event of schedule changes, cancellations, or important venue information updates, the ticketing app can push notifications directly to ticket holders. This critical communication channel is lost with a static screenshot.
• Venue Control: Managing capacity and ensuring a safe and organized event requires accurate tracking of attendees. Live tickets facilitate this process, offering real-time data on who has entered the venue.

Resending a screenshot, even from the original purchaser, is also not permitted. This action doesn’t address the underlying security and logistical concerns associated with static images.

So, before you head out to your next concert, game, or show, remember to open your ticketing app and have your live, mobile ticket ready to go. Avoid the disappointment of being denied entry by skipping the screenshot and embracing the convenience and security of dynamic mobile ticketing.