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# Add badge reader details

# Add badge reader details {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create entries for all badge reading devices that are installed at your workplace to
control employee access to building, floors, and workspaces.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_imt_tracing.badge_manager

## About this task

You can also import your badge reader data from an Excel spreadsheet. For more
information, see [Easy import data from a
list](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_EasyImport&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US).

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllContact TracingBadge ManagementBadge Readers.
2. To add details of a new badge reader device, click New, or select an existing badge reader to edit the details.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the device. Use a name that makes it easy to identify the device. |
   | Active | Option for marking the functional or availability status of the device. If a badge device reader is not working or is removed, clear this check box. |
   | Status | Status of the device. If the device is under repair or has any issue, you can enter the status in this field. |
   | Device Identifier | Unique ID of the device. This value can be the hardware ID or serial number of the device. |
   | Short description | Brief description of the device. |
   | Floor name | Location where the device is installed on the premises. |
   | Type | Type to determine if the device is installed at the entry or exit point of the workspace, floor, restricted area, or building entrance or exit gates. |
   [Table 1. Badge Reader form]

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4. Click Submit.

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