Welcome to Kisi!

Welcome to Kisi! Let's get started.

Your Kisi organization has been created and it's ready for configuration. Check your email to find the activation link that will take you to your Kisi account. Follow the resources below for a smooth hardware and software setup.

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Start your hardware set up: Installation guides

Recommended equipment

A list of recommended door security items, including electric locks, low voltage wiring, network cables, external power supply, PoE injector, Ethernet couplers, keypad override, motion sensor, push-to-exit button, contact sensors, and alarm timer.

Kisi Controller wiring handbook

As the very first step, you need to install the Controller, Kisi's central hardware unit that enables you to access your doors with the Kisi system. Since the Controller is the heart of the Kisi access control system, it's crucial to wire it properly.

Kisi Reader installation

Learn how to install and wire Kisi's second most important hardware unit that enables you to access your doors with the Kisi system. The Kisi Reader Pro 2.0 requires access to both power (Power over Ethernet or auxiliary) and the internet (Ethernet and Wi-Fi).

Step-by-step configuration videos

Step 1: Initial setup

Watch the initial setup video to get started. See how to set up your Kisi account and go through the different sections of the app, from the organization dashboard to insights and settings.

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Create account and sign in to Kisi

Follow step-by-step instructions to create an account to get started with Kisi. Note: Having an active Kisi organization membership is a prerequisite.

Understand the admin dashboard

Get familiar with the main control panels of your Kisi environment – the Kisi web and mobile admin dashboards.

General settings

Adjust the settings of your organization and customize your Kisi environment to reflect your brand on both the web and mobile apps.

Step 2: Place, door, and hardware setup

Follow the instructions of the second onboarding video to create your first Kisi place and set up the first door with automated access schedules. See how to easily add and configure your controller and reader to start unlocking with Kisi.

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Create a place

Follow 7 easy steps to xreate your first Kisi place that will represent your physical space.

Create a door

Learn how to create your first door in a few steps and test it to ensure it unlocks correctly.

Set unlock schedules

Learn how to set up unlock schedules to keep a door automatically unlocked during a defined time period.

Controller configuration

Find all the essential links and resources, like assigning controllers and configuring controller permissions, to effectively manage and configure your controllers.

Reader configuration

Discover links to essential tasks and resources for managing and configuring your readers, including assigning readers and configuring reader permissions.

Step 3: Set up admins and groups

Watch the final video to quickly learn how to add additional administrators and create an access group so you can start adding your first Kisi users. Explore digital credentials for visitors and the restrictions you can set per access group, such as primary device and geofence.

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Share access rights

See how you can easily share access rights with existing users by assigning them roles on organization, place, or group level.

Kisi groups

Discover all about Kisi groups – sets of users with access to a set of resources that share the same restrictions to swiftly manage users that need the same privileges.

Digital credentials

Alongside physical and mobile, Kisi provides digital credentials, including QR codes and access links – web-based credentials that allow guests to unlock doors without signing up for a Kisi account or downloading the mobile apps.

Find the right access method

Ensure frictionless entry with flexible unlock methods. Review the options available to find the right mix for your business.

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Tap to unlock

Tap to Unlock allows you to unlock doors by tapping your mobile device against the Kisi Reader, without having to actively use the app.

Tap in-app

Tap in-app allows you to unlock doors from within the Kisi app. This unlock method doesn't require a reader.

Physical credentials

Kisi supports various types of physical credentials, including Kisi credentials, third-party NFC and RFID credentials, and YubiKeys.

Access links

With access links you can allow visitors or temporary staff to unlock doors in your place without having to sign up for a Kisi account, or download the mobile apps.

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Kisi scales with your business

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