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UniFi Access - Access Policy and Schedule Configuration

UniFi makes it easy to create tailored door access policies that seamlessly align with each user's schedule—whether for shifts, holidays, or weekends. If you are looking to create policies for guests or visitors, click here.

Creating Access Policies

Customize access times, locations, schedules, and user permissions.

  1. Navigate to Access application > Settings > Policies & Schedules > Policies and click Create New.
  2. Specify the Locations (i.e., the door, gate, or elevator) that the policy will apply to.
  3. Assign the policy to All or a Custom group of users. 
    • To learn more about adding users or groups, see here.
  4. Configure any Predefined or Custom schedules.
  5. Click Create

Example 1: For Daily Routines

For employees with daily routines, grant all users at the New York Office access to all locations from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

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Example 2: For Work Shifts

For employees working shifts, grant specific users and user groups access to specific locations on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM.

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Example 3: For Holidays

Grant all users access to all locations from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. However, on January 7 and May 7, only allow access from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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Creating Access Schedules

Create a predefined access schedule and apply it to access policies or other schedules for easy setup.

  1. Navigate to Access application > Settings > Policies & Schedules > Schedules and click Create New.
  2. Specify the following:
    • Name
    • Recurring Schedule 
    • Holidays: Turn it On to create holidays and set custom access times.

FAQs

Is there a limit to how many access policies and schedules can be created?

No, you can create as many access policies and schedules as needed.

Can users unlock doors without an assigned access policy?

No, users need at least one access policy to unlock doors with access methods. By default, a Default Site Policy is automatically assigned to all users. You can customize this policy as needed.

Can I assign access policies to visitors?

No, an access policy can only be assigned to admins and users. To configure visit schedules for one-time or recurring visitors, click here.

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