5-Minute Setup

Qik Start Guide

Stop wrestling with bare-metal APIs. QikChek is complete, end-to-end compliance in a box. Drop in a single script and go live instantly, requiring absolutely no development team to implement.

End-to-End Compliance, Handled

Unlike raw APIs that force you to build your own UI and routing logic, our lightweight script is a complete solution that automatically takes care of the heavy lifting:

Automatic Geo-Detection Unlike bare-metal APIs that force you to build complex location tracking, we instantly detect the user's region and determine if local laws apply.

Hosted Verification Flow Presents a secure, branded, and high-converting verification modal only when legally necessary.

Out-of-the-Box Compliance Use our pre-configured legal defaults to go live instantly, or easily override them with your own custom allow/block rules. No complex setup required.

Zero Backend Integration No need to manage complex webhooks, secure API keys, or database records. We deliver a finished flow so you don't have to build one from scratch.

1 Add the Script

Add the QikChek script to your site, preferably inside the <head> tag. You can find your unique script tag inside the QikChek dashboard.

<script 
                src="https://cdn.qikchek.app/site/hosted.js" 
                data-site-key="YOUR_SITE_KEY"
                data-login-url="/login">
                </script>

Configuration Attributes

Attribute	Status	Description
data-site-key	Required	Your unique public identifier from the QikChek dashboard.
data-login-url	Recommended	Your sign-in path (e.g., `/login`). Adds a "Login" button directly to the verification modal, allowing existing verified users to bypass verification by simply signing into their account.
data-leave-url	Optional	Custom URL where users are redirected if they choose to leave or fail verification.

Make it your own

Depending on your plan, you can fully customize the look and feel of the hosted prompt without writing any extra code. Head to the Customize page in your QikChek portal to upload your company logo, edit the secondary title and support text, or add a custom "Create an Account" link (ideal for creator platforms where users already submit identity documents during onboarding).

2 Choose Where It Runs

Option A: Entire Site

Include the script globally across your entire site. This is the fastest setup.

Visitors prompted instantly if required
Granted temporary access upon success
Exclude specific pages directly from the dashboard

Best for:

Landing pages, static sites, or quick deployments.

Option B: Session-Based

Recommended

Conditionally render the script in your global header so it only loads for unauthenticated guests.

Wraps easily inside your existing auth logic
Logged-in users never load the age gate

Best for:

Subscription platforms, Creator sites, or any dynamic app with user accounts.

Important Note on Temporary Access

After completing verification, users receive temporary browsing access (no account required). This allows them to safely explore your content and decide to purchase before hitting a hard paywall or login screen.

Implementation Hint

These snippets demonstrate how to conditionally render the script so it only triggers when a user is not logged in. Because QikChek is just a front-end script, this exact logic can be easily applied using any dynamic web language or framework (Python, Ruby, Go, C#, etc.).

<!-- Only render the script if the user session is empty -->
<?php if (!$logged_in): ?>
<script 
    src="https://cdn.qikchek.app/site/hosted.js"
    data-site-key="YOUR_SITE_KEY">
</script>
<?php endif; ?>

<!-- Only render the script if the user object is missing -->
<% if (!user) { %>
<script 
    src="https://cdn.qikchek.app/site/hosted.js" 
    data-site-key="YOUR_SITE_KEY">
</script>
<% } %>

3 How the Flow Works

1. Location Detection

QikChek instantly detects the visitor's region to determine if local verification laws apply.

2. Rule Evaluation

We check your dashboard rules. You decide which regions strictly block traffic, and which require active age-gating.

3. SmartChek Engine

If permitted, SmartChek uses instant facial age estimation to reduce friction. It only escalates to a full ID scan if confidence is low or laws strictly require it.

4 What Your Users See

We know conversion rates matter. QikChek presents a beautiful, mobile-optimized prompt that cleanly alerts users when age verification is required in their region. Depending on your plan, you can fully customize this overlay's branding and messaging to match your site. From here, users are given clear options to proceed to the secure verification page, log in to an existing approved account, or safely exit.

Clear Routing Options Users are never trapped. They are presented with straightforward buttons to verify their age, log in, or leave the restricted content.
Brand Matching The modal automatically displays your logo, ensuring users feel they are still interacting directly with your business before being securely redirected.
Light & Dark Modes The modal comes in both light and dark themes, which you can easily configure in the customer portal to seamlessly match your site's aesthetic.
Try it:
Built-in Trust Displays clear privacy reassurances and zero-retention badges so your users feel completely safe clicking through to complete the check.

That's it. You're protected.

Once the script is installed, your site is actively defending against compliance violations. You can refine your geo-rules anytime from the dashboard.

Configure Geo Policy