The Temp Unlock feature allows you to unlock a door or multiple doors from the client workstation.

Temp Unlock can be performed via one of the following methods:

From the Hardware Tree

• Go to the hardware tree (Setup >> Hardware Setup >> All).
• Highlight a reader from the hardware tree.
• Click the Temp Unlock icon from the Selected Hardware ribbon bar.

• This will temporarily unlock the door for the strike time that is set for the reader.

• You can however perform a Temp Unlock for a duration greater than the default unlock time. For example if a delivery is being made, if a large group of people are entering perhaps for some kind of special event.
• From the drop-down list to the right of the Temp Unlock icon select one of the available options. Then click the Temp Unlock icon again.
  
  Note: the available temporary unlock times vary depending on which hardware type you are using.
  
  
• You can also right-click the reader in the hardware tree (but this will always be for the unlock/strike time).

From the Doors Tab

• Go to Setup >> Hardware Setup >> Doors.
• Highlight a door or use the SHIFT key on the keyboard to highlight multiple doors.
• Click the Temp Unlock icon in the ribbon bar or use the right-click and Temp Unlock option to unlock the doors for the door's unlock/strike time.
• Or you the time selection drop-down list to unlock or the doors for a greater period of time.

From Live Events

If a reader related event appears in live events, such as door forced or access denied, the system operator can perform a temp unlock on that door. An example might be if the operator has visually verified the identity of someone who has perhaps lost their card or who has accidentally been assigned incorrect access rights.

• Right-click on the reader related event.
• Select the Temp Unlock option.