Creating credentials

Using the Access control task in the Genetec™ Web App, you can create a credential, configure its properties, and assign it to a cardholder or visitor.

1. From the vertical navigation bar, click Access control.
   
2. Click the Credentials tab.
   
3. Click Add credential.
   The Add credential details pane opens.
4. Enter a name for the credential.
5. From the Cardholder list, select the cardholder who the credential applies to.
6. In the Status section, set the status and expiration:
   1. From the Status list, select Active or Inactive.
   2. From the Expiration list, set an expiration type.
   
7. In the Credential information section, choose one of the following:
   • Manual entry
     1. Select a card format.
     2. Enter the card information.
     3. Click Create.
     
   • PIN
     1. Enter the PIN as a numerical value.
        Note: The maximum PIN length is nine digits.
     
8. In the Advanced section, add an optional description and apply one or more partitions to the credential.
   
9. Click Add.