How to take SoftKey into use


 

Adding SoftKey license

To activate SoftKey on a PC or Mac, you will need:

  1. SoftKey license for the master Key – please contact our sales to purchase one
  2. Key SW v3.0.0 or later both on the master Key and the client computer, download from Key software installation

Also, to connect to Locks with SoftKey, the software on the Lock needs to support SoftKeys. SoftKey is supported by these versions:

  1. Lock 100 and Lock 200: SW v3.3.0 onwards
  2. Central Lock and Virtual Central Lock: SW v2.3.0 onwards
  3. Lock 500 / Lock 500i, Lock 250, lock 210, Lock 150, 175, 300 series and 600 series: all versions

Activation

Youtube video: How to create a TOSIBOX SoftKey with the master key

The activation process has following steps as outlined below:

  1. On master Key: generate activation code:
    1. Go to Devices > Manage Keys > Add Key, and add a new Key of type “SoftKey” and give it a name.
  2.  An activation code will be generated, send it over to the end user who shall activate and use the SoftKey client.
  3. On client computer: activate SoftKey: Make sure latest Tosibox Key software is installed on the PC.
    1. Start the software.
    2. Activate the SoftKey by choosing Devices > Activate SoftKey and enter the activation code.
  4. Set password for SoftKey
  5. On Master Key: Confirm SoftKey. Confirm the activation from the pop-up dialog.
  6. Define access rights for the new SoftKey by following the wizard.

The SoftKey is now ready to be used and can connect to the Locks where access was granted in step 6.

Removal

  1. On Master Key: Remove the SoftKey by going to Devices > Manage Keys, selecting your SoftKey and clicking "Remove". Next time the client computer logs in to the SoftKey, it will not work anymore.
  2. On SoftKey Client: Choose Forgot the password > Delete SoftKey. Now the SoftKey is removed from this specific computer.