How to Create Keys in Kantech EntraPass 8 and b-line

This guide provides the steps to create and manage keys in Kantech EntraPass 8 and b-line. If you need a visual walkthrough, you can refer to this video on creating credentials in Kantech, and this video on creating cards on b-line.

If you received physical cards, you can use the numbers after the dash (usually between 3 and 5 digits) as the Badge ID. Your Facility Code will be unique and provided to you by b-line. However, for entirely digital key cards you can create them in b-line first (with auto-generated IDs) and enter the generated Badge ID in Kantech.

Step 1: Add key to b-line

1. Log into the b-line dashboard and visit the occupants page (https://app.bline.io/occupants)

2. If no occupant exists yet for the person you want to grant access to, create a new occupant. If the occupant already exists go to step 4.

3. From the Create Occupant dialog you can create an access card directly. For more information, go to step 5.

4. If the occupant already exists, go to the cards page (https://app.bline.io/cards) and click Create a Card. From that dialog you will be able to assign them a card.

5. If you don't have physical cards, click the "Generate" buttons to generate a badge and facility ID. If you have a physical card you want to assign to this occupant, manually enter the badge and facility ID. 

At this point your occupant is in the b-line system and they will be able to access their key from the b-line mobile app. To revoke occupants their access you can always edit which occupant a card is assigned to, or you can delete their card. Note that if you delete an occupant, their b-line card will also get automatically deleted.

Step 2: Setting Up a Key in Kantech EntraPass 8

1. Log in to Kantech EntraPass 8
   Open Kantech EntraPass 8 and log in with your administrator credentials.

2. Navigate to Card Management
   Go to the ‘Card’ or ‘Cardholder Management’ section from the main menu.

3. Add a New Cardholder
   Click ‘Add’ to create a new cardholder. Enter the required information, such as name and department.

4. Identify the Card Number
   If associating a credential with a physical card, identify the card number, usually printed on the card after the dash (e.g. 504).

5. Assign the Card
   Under the ‘Cards’ tab, click ‘Add’ or ‘New’ and input the card number you identified.

6. Set Access Permissions
   Define the access levels, doors, or zones the cardholder will have access to.

7. Save and Test
   Click ‘Save’ to confirm the settings and test the card at a reader to ensure it works as expected.

If you need more help, feel free to contact us at support@b-line.io