> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.nexudus.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Access Control

> Control and monitor how customers access your coworking space — from check-ins to smart locks and IoT sensors.

## Overview

Access control in Nexudus covers everything related to physical and digital access to your space — including how customers check in, which doors they can open, WiFi authentication, and space occupancy monitoring.

From here you can:

* Track when customers arrive and leave with check-ins
* Connect smart locks and access control systems
* Manage WiFi access codes and authentication
* Monitor space usage with IoT sensors

## Sections

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Check-In Methods" icon="fingerprint" href="/platform/access-control/check-in-methods">
    Configure how customers check in to your space — via mobile app, kiosk, NFC, or QR code.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrations" icon="plug" href="/platform/access-control/integrations/overview">
    Connect physical access control systems like smart locks and door controllers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="WiFi Access" icon="wifi" href="/platform/access-control/wifi">
    Manage network access with WiFi access codes and authentication integrations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sensors" icon="radar" href="/platform/access-control/sensors">
    Track occupancy and environmental conditions with IoT sensors.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How Access Control Works

Access control in Nexudus is driven by **inventory assignments**:

* When you assign a customer a **plan**, **pass**, or **booking**, you're also granting them physical access
* Each inventory item can be mapped to specific **doors** or **lock tags** in your access control system
* The system automatically provisions and de-provisions access as inventory changes
* Check-ins track when customers actually use the space

## Common Use Cases

### Membership-Based Access

Grant access based on active plans:

* Map each membership plan to specific doors
* Access is automatically granted when a contract starts
* Access is revoked when a contract ends or is cancelled

### Booking-Based Access

Grant temporary access for meeting room bookings:

* Map resources (rooms) to specific doors
* Access is granted only during the booking window
* Access expires automatically when the booking ends

### Pass-Based Access

Control access hours with time passes:

* Map passes to specific doors or zones
* Access is limited to the pass's valid hours
* Check-ins consume pass time allowances

### Visitor Access

Provide temporary access for guests:

* Visitors receive time-limited access codes
* Access is automatically revoked after the visit window
* Hosts can approve or deny visitor access requests