Access control work instructions
Work instructions in English.
Access rights, access tokens and key control on Otaniemi campus
Here you will find instructions on where you get an access token and how to register access rights. You can also find instructions on what to do if the access token is forgotten or lost.
The goal at Aalto university is to open spaces at the campus to faculty, staff and students, as well as expand the use of spaces to the Aalto community. New access control practices help to get easily and automatically correct access rights (access to buildings) and access tokens to the campus.
How to get an access token and access rights
How to proceed when you need an access token and access rights on Aalto university campus located in Otaniemi (staff and students). Here is also an instruction how to proceed if your...
Bitwards mobile access credential: registration and activation
When you start studying at Aalto University, you will need an access pass to move around the campus.
PIN code user guide
Everyone with an access card also has a PIN code. How to proceed to create a PIN code and what to do if you've forgotten your PIN code.
Lost or forgotten access token
How to proceed if my access token is forgotten or lost?
Access control Cliq2 and other traditional keys
Access control related to Cliq2 and other traditional keys.
Identity card in Aalto University
In accordance with the principles of the open campus, the university staff members must use a Aalto visual identity card and a guest must use a visitor card when moving around the university premises.
Building and facility officers
Building and facility officers
Access zones
Aalto University's buildings located in Otaniemi are divided into four access zones.
Access control to different stakeholders and expanded rights
Do you need expanded access rights (access to a special zone)? Do you need detailed information on how stakeholders (students, staff, visitors, short-term visitor, infra users, tenants, co-working...
Access control working guidelines are pointed to the stakeholders, which will be controlling the access tokens (HR, receptions, supervisors, guards etc).
Access control on Aalto University campus
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