QR codes

By sending QR codes, you can allow visitors or temporary staff to unlock doors in your facility by simply scanning the QR code at a Kisi Terminal. QR codes don't require users to sign up for a Kisi account, or download the mobile apps.

1. Send QR codes via email
2. Send QR codes manually

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Users with a digital credential can unlock doors associated with the link without having to sign in. Also, Geofence restrictions and Kisi Reader restrictions do not apply to digital credentials, allowing remote door opening from any location. To ensure secure usage, please follow our recommended access link best practices.

Send QR codes via email

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When selecting the option to send a QR code via email, please note that currently, an access link will also be included in the email.

1. Sign in to Kisi
2. On your organization dasboard, navigate to Credentials
3. Select the Digital credentials tab
4. Click on Send access link
5. Open the Type dropdown and select QR code & Access link
6. Enter the recipient's name
7. Under Send link via, select Email
8. Enter a valid email address
9. Under Group, select the appropriate group to which the user will be added
10. Set the access link validity using the Valid from and Valid until fields. To create an access link that is valid immediately and never expires, leave these fields blank.
11. Click on Send link

Send QR codes manually

You can also manually send access links by copying and pasting the link.

1. Sign in to Kisi
2. On your organization dasboard, navigate to Credentials
3. Select the Digital credentials tab
4. Click on Send access link
5. Open the Type dropdown and select QR code & Access link
6. Enter the recipient's name
7. Under Send link via, select Send manually (copy to clipboard)
8. Enter a valid email address
9. Under Group, select the appropriate group to which the user will be added
10. Set the access link validity using the Valid from and Valid until fields. To create an access link that is valid immediately and never expires, leave these fields blank.
11. Click on Create
12. On the Access link details dialogue, you will find the newly generated access link. Click Copy and send it manually through your preferred channel.

The access link can only be copied once and will not be visible after you close the dialogue.