Help - why doesn't my key work?

Posted 1 year ago

Key cards will expire unless updated every 30 days

Access and key cards are connected to a live system and will expire unless updated at least every 30 days on a main reader. So if you find your key card doesn't work....

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1. Try updating your fob on the main reader

In order to update, hold on the main reader and the light will go blue then green.  Do this 3 times and then you are good to go!

If it goes red, there is a malfunction with the card or with the reader.  Please head to your customer service desk to solve the problem.

Main readers can be found;

  • Student Village - Reader outside each pavilion entrance or block door
  • Purdown View - Reader outside each block door
  • Wallscourt - Each block or house entrance
  • Hollies - Each block entrance
  • Glenside - Next to the flat post boxes

2. If your fob or card still doesn't work please call

  • Accommodation Customer Services (08:00 - 18:45) 0117 32 83601
  • Security / Out of hours (18:45 - 08:00) 0117 32 86404

Contact details can be found here