Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with Allergenius in just a few minutes.
Last updated: 8 February 2025
Quick Start Guide
Get your first allergen menu up and running in under 10 minutes. This guide walks you through the essential steps.
Step 1: Create Your Account
- Go to allergenius.co.uk/signup
- Enter your email, password, and business details
- Choose your subscription plan (start with Starter for one location)
- Complete the signup process
Step 2: Create Your First Location
Once logged in, you'll land on your Dashboard.
- Click "Add Location"
- Enter your business name and address
- Click "Create Location"
Your location is now created with a unique QR code ready to use.
Step 3: Add a Menu
- Click on your newly created location
- Click "Add Menu"
- Give your menu a name (e.g., "Main Menu", "Lunch Menu")
- Click "Create Menu"
Step 4: Add Menu Items
- Click on your menu to open it
- Click "Add Item"
- Fill in the item details:
- Name: The dish name
- Description: Brief description (optional)
- Category: Select a category (Starters, Main Course, etc.)
- Allergens: Check all allergens the dish contains
- Dietary Labels: Mark if vegetarian, vegan, etc.
- Click "Save Item"
Repeat for each menu item.
Step 5: Display Your QR Code
- Go back to your location page
- Find the QR Code section
- Download or print your QR code
- Display it where customers can easily scan it
That's it! Customers can now scan your QR code and view your menu with full allergen information.