Access control guide
What is access control?
Access control is the way a building decides who can enter, where they can go, and when that access should work. In modern systems, that usually means software, readers, cards, mobile credentials, door schedules, and event history working together.
In simple terms
- Who can enter
- Which door they can use
- When access is allowed
- What happened when someone used a door
How access control works
Identity
A person gets a card, credential, code, or mobile identity tied to their profile.
Door decision
The system checks whether that person should be allowed through a specific reader or door.
Event history
Each action can be logged so admins can review what happened and when.
What does access control software do?
The hardware opens and secures the door. The software keeps the process manageable as users, cards, permissions, and sites change over time.
Users and permissions
Create people, assign access, remove access, and keep permissions clear.
Cards and readers
Track credentials, connect them to people, and manage where they should work.
Schedules and rules
Decide when access is active and which doors should follow which rules.
Events and audits
Review door events and admin changes when support, compliance, or troubleshooting is needed.