Can I create multiple daily time frames for an Access Control credential?

GoSafer Security Knowledge Base

This operational reference is organized for GoSafer Security customers and staff. Alarm.com product names are retained where required for technical accuracy.

Overview

Yes. Time frames for users to use their credentials can be set up using a rule and a schedule. Multiple time frames can be set up by creating an additional rule and schedule for each time frame. For more information about access plans, see Manage Access Plans.

Procedure

Set up a time frame

A time frame can be set up by creating an Access Control rule to allow a user to access a door and then creating a schedule for the door to automatically lock if it is unlocked. A time frame can be set up using the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).

To set up a time frame

1. Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).

Create a rule.

1. Click Automation.
2. Click Add New Rule.

If there are various rule types available, click Event-triggered Rule.

In the Name of rule field, enter the desired name for the rule.

In Automate My, select Doors.

In When this event occurs, select Someone Accesses a Door.

Using the dropdown menu, select the desired users to have access.

In Select Devices, select the desired door(s).

In During these time frames, select Only during the following times.

1. Select the desired time frame for the user to have access.

Note: A separate rule must be created for each time daily time frame.

1. Click Save.

Create a schedule.

1. Click Automation.
2. Click Schedules.
3. Click Add New Schedule.

If there are various rule types available, click Lock/Unlock Schedule.

In the Schedule Name field, enter the desired name for the schedule.

In Select Doors, select the desired door(s).

In Choose Schedule Type, select Create a customer schedule.

In On These Days, select the desired days for the schedule.

Using the First dropdown menu, select Lock.

1. Select the desired time for the door(s) to lock.

Note: A separate schedule must be created to have the schedule run at multiple times during a day.

Using the Then dropdown menu, select Leave Locked.

1. Click Save.

Source and support

For GoSafer Security assistance, visit gosafersecurity.com.

Original Alarm.com reference: https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Commercial/Access_Control/Can_I_create_multiple_daily_time_frames_for_an_Access_Control_credential

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