Qaway

Quick Start Guide

A free online queue for food trucks, pop-ups, and small eateries.
No app. No password. Just a QR code.

1

Sign up (once)

Go to the login page and enter your venue name and email address. Tap Get My Magic Link.

You'll see a green confirmation: "Your queue is ready! Check your email for a login link."

Check your inbox for an email with subject Your Qaway Staff Login Link. Click the link to open your Staff Panel.

Tip: Check your spam folder if you don't see the email within a minute. If it still doesn't arrive, try again — the system will send a fresh link.
2

Your Staff Panel

This is your control centre. At the top you'll find two collapsible settings panels:

  • Venue Settings — change your venue name
  • Customer Queue (QR) — get your QR code and share link

Below that is the Current Queue — always visible, showing all your active orders.

Tip: The Staff Panel stays awake on your tablet or phone screen so you never miss an order.
Joe's Tacos - Staff Panel
View Board Logout
▶ Venue Settings
▶ Customer Queue (QR)
Current Queue Reset Numbering
#5 Maria G. 14:32 (12m) Mark ReadyRemove
#6 Thomas K. 14:39 (7m) Mark ReadyRemove
#7 Sophie L. 14:43 (2m) Mark ReadyRemove
#4 Alex W. 14:28 Picked Up Back to Preparing Remove
3

Get your QR code

Open Customer Queue (QR) in your Staff Panel to reveal your unique QR code and link. You can:

  • Print for Counter — opens a ready-to-print card
  • Download PNG — save the QR image to your device
  • Copy URL — share the link via WhatsApp, social media, etc.
Tip: Print the QR code and place it where customers order. They scan it with their phone camera — no app needed.
Joe's Tacos
qaway.madyeast.com/t/joes-tacos
Print for Counter Download PNG Copy URL
4

What customers see

When a customer scans your QR code, they land on your live queue board. They can see who's being prepared and who's ready for pickup — all in real time.

The board updates automatically every 15 seconds. No refresh needed, no app to download. At the bottom there's a Join the Queue button for when they want to place an order.

Tip: Customers don't need to download anything or create an account. It just works in their phone's browser.
Joe's Tacos
Live
🍳
Preparing · 2
#6Thomas K.Cooking
#7Sophie L.Cooking
Ready! · 1
#5Maria G.Pick up!
Takes 5 seconds. No app needed.
5

Customer joins the queue

After tapping Join the Queue, a pop-up asks "What's your name?". They type their first name and tap Add me.

They instantly see a confirmation with their queue number. From here they just watch the board — their order will move from Preparing to Ready when you tap Mark Ready in your Staff Panel.

Preparing Ready! Picked Up
Joe's Tacos
🎉
#8
You're all set!
Watch the board for your number
6

Manage orders

New orders appear automatically in your Staff Panel with the customer's name, queue number, and waiting time.

  • When the food is ready, tap Mark Ready — the customer sees their name move to the green Ready zone
  • When they pick up, tap Picked Up — they disappear from the queue
  • Made a mistake? Tap Back to Preparing to move them back
  • Need to remove someone? Tap Remove

Orders are colour-coded by wait time: green (fresh), orange (5+ min), red (10+ min).

Joe's Tacos - Staff Panel
View Board Logout
#6 Thomas K. 14:39 (7m) Mark Ready Remove
#7 Sophie L. 14:43 (2m) Mark Ready Remove
#5 Maria G. 14:28 Picked Up Back to Preparing Remove
7

Daily tips

Common questions

Is Qaway really free?
Yes! It's completely free right now. No credit card needed.
Do my customers need to download an app?
No. Customers scan the QR code and it opens directly in their phone's browser. Nothing to install.
What if I forget my login?
Just go to the login page and enter the same email you signed up with. You'll get a fresh magic link in seconds. No password to remember.
Can I change my venue name later?
Yes, open Venue Settings in your Staff Panel. Note: changing the name also changes your QR code link, so you'll need to reprint your QR code.
Does it work without internet?
Both you and your customers need internet for the live queue to update. The board refreshes automatically every few seconds.
How many orders can I manage?
There's no limit. The system handles as many orders as you need.
Get Started →

Takes 30 seconds. No app. No password.