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# Introduction

Get an overview of Alloy Access's features, integrations, and how to use them.

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).&#x20;

## 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.md">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.md">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.md">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.md">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.md">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.md">Access levels</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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