Use RFID access cards to automate staff sign-in

With Sign In App Tap, staff can sign in and out instantly using their existing access control cards and fobs. No new credentials. No complex rollout. Simply tap and go.

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Access control management starts at the front door

True access control requires knowing who is actually on site right now, not just who had access. You might already manage access control with a dedicated access control provider, but if staff arrival, attendance, and on-site visibility live somewhere, you could have costly gaps:

  • No reliable “who’s on site right now?” view
  • Manual sign-ins slowing down busy entrances
  • Harder roll calls during evacuations
  • More admin for shifts, contractors, and multi-site teams

Sign In App Tap closes the gaps.

What is Sign In App Tap?

Sign In App Tap is our RFID sign-in technology, designed to be used alongside the access control management tools you may already be using. It lets employees authenticate and sign in at the Kiosk using the same door access card they already carry for physical access.

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How does Sign In App Tap work?

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Install the Sign In App Tap reader on your Sign In App stand

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Map staff to their access card or FOB number (one-time setup)

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Staff tap card to the kiosk to sign in/out in under a second, giving you an always accurate, auditable record.

Sign In App Tap works with these access control providers:

brivo
gallagher
genetec
lenels2
nedap
paxton
salto
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lenels2
nedap
paxton
salto

Key benefits

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Fast & familiar

One-tap sign-in/out with no PINs or lists - simple for staff, seamless to adopt, no training required.

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Secure by design

RFID credential authentication with optional staff list privacy and a full audit trail in the Sign In App portal - secure, discreet, and fully traceable.

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Simple to upgrade

Add the Tap reader with a one-off hardware payment - then it’s included at no extra cost in your Sign In App subscription (Bouncepad required).

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Global compatibility & support

Sign In App Tap works with 98% of global proximity tech and supports over 90 RFID formats - broad compatibility, built in.

Sign In App Tap vs API integrations

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Traditional access control integrations

Traditional access control integrations often demand installers, custom API connections, ongoing software version management, and complex approval processes - making setup time-consuming and resource-heavy.

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Sign In App Tap

Tap avoids all of that by working directly with the card - enabling faster deployment, lower costs, and no reliance on access control provider APIs. That’s why many organizations choose Tap as their go-to access control management extension.

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What this means for your organization

Sign In App Tap transforms how you manage access, without disrupting your current systems. Here's how it fits seamlessly into your existing setup:
  • Works with almost any access control card
  • No need to change your existing access control system
  • No new credentials for staff
  • Instant, accurate, auditable staff presence data
  • Flexible enough for multi-site environments

Sign In App Tap is just one part of the platform. Sign In App also supports:

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Visitor management & pre-registration

Automate guest check-ins and real-time visitor tracking.

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Automated ID badge printing

Confirm every visitor is who they say they are with customizable visitor ID badges.

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Contactless/QR sign-in

Allow visitors to sign in using their personal smartphone device for secure, no-touch sign-in.

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ID scan & safety check

Manage entry requirements and comply with regulations.

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Evacuation management

Up-to-date evacuation lists and roll calls available on multiple devices.

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Companion app

Mobile sign-in and resource booking available on iOS, Android & web.

Take a platform tour

Use your access control cards to power smarter staff sign-in

Get visibility, safety, and speed, without changing your access control stack.

Frequently asked questions

Sign In App Tap is compatible with 98% of proximity technology globally and supports over 90 different RFID formats. Sign In App Tap is commonly used with Genetec, LenelS2, Paxton, Gallagher, Nedap, Salto, Brivo and more.

Sign In App Tap uses a hardware-based RFID reader to capture the unique identifier (UID/serial number) from your existing access cards and fobs. That number is mapped to a staff profile in Sign In App, so every tap at the iPad signs the person in or out – without needing data from your access control system or a direct integration.

Yes. Tap is compatible with 98% of proximity technologies globally and supports over 90 different RFID formats. For certain encrypted card types, there’s a quick one-time enrollment step to register the card so it can be used for sign-in like any other credential.

Yes, we do have the ability to integrate with a range of other Access Control Systems via our Enterprise Visitor Management Solution. Our team can work with you to find a solution that suits your needs. Please reach out here to schedule a chat.

You’ll need a Sign In App subscription, an iPad with a compatible Bouncepad stand, and the Sign In App Tap reader add-on (one-off fee).