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title: "How to set a minimum radius for patient portal check-in"
description: "# Set a minimum radius for patient portal check-in ## Description This feature is used to set a minimum radius within which a patient can check-in via patient portal. If the patient is out of the radius, he won't be…"
url: "https://legendehr.com/docs/how-to-set-a-minimum-radius-for-patient-portal-check-in/"
updated: "2024-09-30"
category: LegendEHR / Settings
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# How to set a minimum radius for patient portal check-in

# Set a minimum radius for patient portal check-in

## Description

This feature is used to set a minimum radius within which a patient can check-in via patient portal. If the patient is out of the radius, he won't be able to check-in. This feature is used to avoid check-ins if patients are far from the practice.

- Go to **Settings** > **Practices**
- Click on **Manage Location** button
- Click on the **Patient Portal** button for the office location
- Turn on **Set Self CheckIn Range **radio button
- Type in the **Distance** value in feet
- Click **Update** button
- ![](https://legendehr.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/checkin-radius-1024x260.png)