# Introduction

Welcome! Our documentation includes guides, examples, and references to help you use Alloy Access. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our [support team](mailto:alloyaccesssupport@smartrent.com). 

## Most popular

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## Alloy Access Basics

Start setting up your site by learning about Alloy Access's basic features.

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Controllers</strong></td><td>Configure controller hardware to build out your site</td><td><a href="doors/configure-controllers">configure-controllers</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Access Readers</strong></td><td>Make sure your access readers are up to date on the latest firmware</td><td><a href="hardware-installation/access-readers">access-readers</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Panel I/O</strong></td><td>Add I/O to controller additional doors onsite</td><td><a href="doors/configure-i-o-panels">configure-i-o-panels</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Cloud Bridges</strong></td><td>Check to ensure the network requirments are meet</td><td><a href="hardware-installation/cloud-bridge">cloud-bridge</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Schedules</strong></td><td>Create schedules to validate access during specific periods </td><td><a href="access/schedules">schedules</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Access Levels</strong></td><td>Group members to define unique access permissions</td><td><a href="integrations/api-reference/access-levels">access-levels</a></td></tr></tbody></table>