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

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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.

Example: A user is allowed to use their credentials to access a door from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM and from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Their credentials will only work within the specified time frames and the doors will automatically lock at the end of each time frame.

For more information about access plans, see Manage Access Plans.

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 Alarm.com customer website.

To set up a time frame:

Log into the Alarm.com customer website.
Create a rule.
1. Click Automation.
2. Click Add New Rule.
  - If there are various rule types available, click Event-triggered Rule.
3. In the Name of rule field, enter the desired name for the rule.
4. In Automate My, select Doors.
5. In When this event occurs, select Someone Accesses a Door.
6. Using the dropdown menu, select the desired users to have access.
7. In Select Devices, select the desired door(s).
8. In During these time frames, select Only during the following times.
9. Select the desired time frame for the user to have access.
  
  Note: A separate rule must be created for each time daily time frame.
10. 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.
4. In the Schedule Name field, enter the desired name for the schedule.
5. In Select Doors, select the desired door(s).
6. In Choose Schedule Type, select Create a customer schedule.
7. In On These Days, select the desired days for the schedule.
8. Using the First dropdown menu, select Lock.
9. 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.
10. Using the Then dropdown menu, select Leave Locked.
11. Click Save.