BluSKY Visitor Vendor Management Index
This document serves as the comprehensive reference guide for all BluINFO resources related to Visitor and Vendor Management within the BluSKY platform. It brings together a wide range of materials—including data sheets, architectural specifications, quick-start guides, training modules, configuration details, analytics tools, presentations, blogs, and case studies—into one organized index. Designed for architects, integrators, administrators, support staff, and developers alike, this index helps streamline every stage of the process, from planning and deployment to daily operations, reporting, and third-party integration. Whether you're configuring credentials, setting up stations, or exploring the BluSKY roadmap, this is your go-to resource.
Datasheets & Overviews:
Core product briefs and data sheets (e.g. BluSKY Visitor Management, BluPASS mobile/physical credentials, Access Control) plus high-level integration whitepapers.
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BluSKY Visitor Management
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Datasheets/BluSKY/BluSKY_Visitor_Management -
BluSKY Vendor Management
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Datasheets/BluSKY/BluSKY_Vendor__Management -
BluPASS (mobile & physical visitor/vendor credentials)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Datasheets/BluSKY/BluPASS -
BluSKY Access Control
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Datasheets/BluSKY/BluSKY_Access_Control -
BluBØX Visitor/Vendor Credentials & Security System Integration
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Requests/Visitor_Invitation/Vendor_Credentials_and_Security_System_Integration -
Visitor Management Top 20 Mistakes
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Media/Blog/Visitor_Management_20_Worst_Mistakes -
Visitor Management Top 20 Considerations
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Media/Blog/Visitor_Management_Top_20_Prioritized_Considerations -
Vendor Management Top 20 Mistakes
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Media/Blog/Vendor_Management_20_Worst_Mistakes -
Vendor Management Top 20 Considerations
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Media/Blog/Vendor_Management_Top_20_Prioritized_Consideration
Architecture & Engineering Specs:
Detailed A&E specification for Visitor/Contractor/Vendor Management installations, for use by engineering and design teams.
- Visitor, Contractor & Vendor Management System A&E Specification
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Architecture_and_Engineering_Specifications/Visitor_Contractor_Vendor_Management
Quick-Start Guides:
Step-by-step “getting started” procedures for visitor admission, vendor admission, event-based visitor flows, bulk requests, etc.
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Visitor Admission – Quick Start
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Quick_Start/Visitor_Admission -
Visitor Management – Quick Start
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Quick_Start/Visitor_Management -
Vendor Management – Quick Start
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Quick_Start/Vendor_Management_-_Quick_Start -
Vendor Admission – Quick Start
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Vendor_Admission/Vendor_Admission_-_Quick_Start -
Visitor Management for Events – Quick Start https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Requests/Visitor_Invitation/Visitor_Management_for_Events_-_Quick_Start
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Requesting a Visitor – Quick Start
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Quick_Start/Requesting_a_Visitor
Configuration & Control:
In-depth how-to’s covering every control panel and setup page: admission rules, invitation flows, list views, badge issuance, COI enforcement, guest check-in/out, and vendor service management.
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Visitor Admission
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Visitor_Admission -
Vendor Admission
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Vendor_Admission -
Vendor Admission Configuration
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Setup/System/Vendor_Admission_Configuration -
Create a Vendor Admission Configuration
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Setup/System/Vendor_Admission_Configuration/Create_a_Vendor_Admission_Configuration -
How to Create a Visitor Invitation from the Visitor Admissions Page
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Visitor_Admission/How_to_Create_a_Visitor_Invitation_from_the_Visitor_Admissions_Page -
Visitor List View
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Visitor_Admission/Visitor_List_View -
Check In and Badge a Visitor
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Visitor_Admission/Check_In_and_Badge_a_Visitor -
Reclaim a Visitor’s Card
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Visitor_Admission/Reclaim_a_Visitor's_Card -
Vendors
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Admin/Vendors -
Edit a Vendor
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Admin/Vendors/Edit_a_Vendor -
Create a Vendor
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Admin/Vendors/Create_a_Vendor -
Vendor List View
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Admin/Vendors/Vendor_List_View -
Edit a Vendor’s Services
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Admin/Vendors/Edit_a_Vendor's_Services -
Vendor Services
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Admin/Vendor_Services -
Create a Vendor Service
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Admin/Vendor_Services/Create_a_Vendor_Service -
Check In a Vendor
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Vendor_Admission/Check_In_a_Vendor -
Check In and Badge (Vendor)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Vendor_Admission/Check_In_and_Badge -
Checking Out a Vendor
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Vendor_Admission/Checking_Out_a_Vendor -
Delete a Vendor
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Admin/Vendors/Delete_a_Vendor
Requests & Invitations:
End-user workflows around creating/editing/deleting visitor/vendor requests and invitations, group imports, repeat options, and watchlists.
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Create a Visitor Request
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Visitor_Admission/Create_a_Visitor_Request -
Create a Visitor Invitation
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Requests/Visitor_Invitation/Create_a_Visitor_Request -
Create a Vendor Invitation
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Requests/Vendor_Invitation/Vendor_Invitation -
Visitor Group Import
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Requests/Visitor_Invitation/Visitor_Group_Import -
Edit a Visitor Invitation
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Requests/Visitor_Invitation/Edit_a_Visitor_Invitation -
Edit a Visitor Request
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Visitor_Admission/Edit_a_Visitor_Request -
Visitor Invitation Roles and Permissions
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Visitor_Admission/Visitor_Invitation_Roles_and_Permissions -
Delete a Visitor Invitation
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Requests/Visitor_Invitation/Delete_a_Visitor_Invitation -
Delete a Visitor Request
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Visitor_Admission/Delete_a_Visitor_Request -
Vendor & Certificate of Insurance (COI)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Admin/Vendors/Vendor_%2F%2F_Certificate_of_Insurance_(COI) -
Overriding Vendor COI Restrictions
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Vendor_Admission/Overriding_Vendor_COI_Restrictions -
Visitor Repeat Options
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Requests/Visitor_Invitation/Visitor_Repeat_Options -
Check Out a Visitor
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Control/Visitor_Admission/Check_Out_a_Visitor -
Visitor Import from Excel
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Support/Visitor_Import_from_Excel -
Requests (menu landing page)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Requests -
Create a Watchlist
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Admin/Watchlist/Create_a_Watchlist -
How to Setup Vendors and Building To Get Notified When A Vendor’s COI Is About To Expire
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Support/Support_Articles/How_to_Setup_Vendors_and_Building_To_Get_Notified_When_A_Vendors_COI_Is_About_to_expire -
Can I Have Special Codes for My Vendors?
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/FAQs/Can_I_have_special_codes_for_cleaning%2F%2Fmaintenance_personnel
Station & Typical System Diagrams:
Reference diagrams for 1- to 4-station visitor systems, illustrating how kiosks, turnstiles, and badge printers connect.
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Station Visitor Management System
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Typicals/Visitor_Management/1_Station -
Station Visitor Management System
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Typicals/Visitor_Management/2_Station -
Station Visitor Management System
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Typicals/Visitor_Management/3_Station -
Station Visitor Management System
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Typicals/Visitor_Management/4_Station
Reporting & Analytics:
Definitions and descriptions for standard reports: arrivals, expected visitors, activity summaries, “Who’s In” details, and credential-type ratios.
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Visitor Arrivals Report
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Reports_Descriptions/Visitor_Arrivals_Report -
Expected Visitor Report
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Reports_Descriptions/Expected_Visitor_Report -
Expected Visitor Summary Report
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Reports_Descriptions/Expected_Visitor_Summary_Report -
Visitor Arrivals Summary Report
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Reports_Descriptions/Visitor_Arrivals_Summary_Report -
Visitor/Vendor Activity Report
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Reports_Descriptions/Visitor%2F%2FVendor_Activity_Report -
Who’s In Details Report
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Reports_Descriptions/Who%27s_In_Details_Report -
Reports Definitions
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Reports_Descriptions/Reports_Definitions -
Visitor Credential vs Permanent Credential Ratios
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Visitor_Credential_vs_Permanent_Credential_Ratios
Training & Support:
Training curricula (individual and integrator), support articles, and “how-to” guides for tasks like custom email templates, multi-recipient notifications, and COI expiry alerts.
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Visitor Request Training
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Training/Individual/Visitor_Request_Training -
Visitor Admission Training
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Training/Individual/Visitor_Admission_Training -
Integrator Sales Training Outline
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Training/Integrator_Sales_Training_Outline -
Administration Training
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Training/Individual/Administration_Training -
Security Officer – Quick Start
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Quick_Start/Security_Officer -
Facility Size, People, Visitors, Vendors, BluPASS Credentials
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Support/Support_Articles/Facility_Size%2C_People%2C_Visitors%2C_Vendors%2C_BluPASS_Credentials -
How to Create a Customized Email for Visiting Guests
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Support/How_to_Create_a_customized_email_for_visiting_guests -
How-To: Email Multiple People on Visitor Check-In
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/How-To%3A_Email_Multiple_People_on_Visitor_Check-In -
Report Training
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Training/Individual/Report_Training
Presentations & Slides:
Slide decks and case studies showcasing features, vertical-specific solutions, best practices, and real-world deployments (e.g., Eleven Times Square).
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Enterprise Visitor and Vendor Features
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Enterprise_Visitor_and_Vendor_Features -
Visitor Management (slides)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Products/Visitor_Management -
Visitor Processing
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Products/Visitor_Management/Visitor_Processing -
Vendor Processing
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Vendor_Processing -
Vendor Management – Don’t Leave The Back Door Open
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Products/Visitor_Management/Vendor_Management -
Visitor Reporting and Analytics
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Products/Visitor_Management/Visitor_Reporting_Analytics -
Track Record in Visitor Management Systems
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Master/Track_Record_in_Visitor_Management_Systems -
Breakdown – BluBØX Generalized Visitor Management
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Master/Breakdown_%E2%80%93_BluB%C3%98X_Generalized_Visitor_Management -
Open Platform IP Visitor Hardware
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Products/Visitor_Management/Open_Platform_IP_Visitor_Hardware -
Unified Access, Video and Visitor Applications. Everywhere https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Products/Alarm_Management/Unified_Access_Video_Visitor_Applications
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Unified Alarms, Video & Visitors
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Differentiators/Unified_Access_Alarms_Video_Visitors -
Unified Alarm, Video, And Visitor Applications. Everywhere
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Products/Access_Control/Unified_Alarm_Video_Visitor_Applications_Everywhere -
Person Reader Visitor Processing – No Credentials Required
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Products/Visitor_Management/Person_Reader_Processing_No_Credentials_Required -
Vendor / Certificate of Insurance (COI)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Documentation/Admin/Vendors/Vendor_%2F%2F_Certificate_of_Insurance_(COI) -
BluBOX Product Overviews
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Media/BluBOX_Product_Overviews -
Can Your System Deliver This? (11 Times Square case study)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Case_Studies/Eleven_Times_Square/Can_Your_System_Deliver_This -
BluBØX Delivers the Best Global Visitor Management
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Master/BluB%C3%98X_Delivers_the_Best_Global_Visitor_Management -
Visitor Preauthorization
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Products/Visitor_Management/Visitor_Preauthorization -
Guest Reporting and Analytics
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Guest_Reporting_and_Analytics -
Enterprise Features (Visitor slides)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Products/Visitor_Management/Enterprise_Features -
Self Check-In Kiosks and Automated Guest Processing
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Self_Check_In_Kiosks_and_Automated_Guest_Processing -
BluSKY Guest Pre-Registration Capabilities
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Presentations/Slides/Master/BluSKY_Guest_Pre-Registration_Capabilities
Blogs & Case Studies:
Narrative content such as “Top 10 Requirements Property Managers Have…” to educate on business drivers and ROI.
- Top 10 Requirements Property Managers have for an Effective Visitor and Vendor Management System
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Media/Blog/Top_10_Requirements_PROPERTY_MANAGERS_HAVE_FOR_AN_EFFECTIVE_VISITOR_AND_VENDOR_MANAGEMENT_SYSTEM
Web APIs:
CRUD and lookup endpoints for programmatic access to visitor and vendor data, including request lifecycle operations.
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Visitor (CRUD API)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Web_API/Visitor -
Vendor (lookup API)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Web_API/Vendor -
GetVisitorRequestById
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Web_API/Visitor/GetVisitorRequestById -
GetAllVisitorRequests
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Web_API/Visitor/GetAllVisitorRequests -
GetAllVisitorRequestsByHostId
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Web_API/Visitor/GetAllVisitorRequestsByHostId -
GetAllVisitorRequestsByFacilityId
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Web_API/Visitor/GetAllVisitorRequestsByFacilityId -
GetAllVisitorRequestsByOccupancyId
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Web_API/Visitor/GetAllVisitorRequestsByOccupancyId -
AddVisitorRequest
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Web_API/Visitor/AddVisitorRequest -
UpdateVisitorRequest
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Web_API/Visitor/UpdateVisitorRequest -
GetAllVendors
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Web_API/Vendor/GetAllVendors -
GetVendorsBySystemId
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Web_API/Vendor/GetVendorsBySystemId
Release Notes & Updates:
Historical change logs dating back to 2016, highlighting every update that touched visitor/vendor functionality.
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Release Notes 07-28-16
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Release_Notes_2016/Release_Notes_07-28-16 -
Release Notes 06-16-17
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Release_Notes_2017/Release_Notes_06-16-17 -
Release Notes 06-16-17 (alternate)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/2__Release_Notes%3A_06-16-17 -
Release Notes 06-30-17
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Release_Notes_2017/Release_Notes_06-30-17 -
Release Notes 06-28-17
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/1_Release_Notes%3A_06-28-17 -
Release Notes 07-25-17 - 2
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Release_Notes_2017/Release_Notes_07-25-17_-_2 -
Release Notes 11-15-17
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Release_Notes%3A_11-15-2017 -
Release Notes 11-15-17 (year folder)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Release_Notes_2017/Release_Notes_11-15-17 -
Release Notes 11-28-18
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Release_Notes%3A_11-28-18 -
Release Notes 10-15-18
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/01_Release_Notes%3A_10-15-18 -
Release Notes 10-04-18
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Release_Notes_2018/Release_Notes_10-04-18 -
Software Update – 8/1/19
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2019/Release_Notes%3A_8_1_2019 -
Software Update – September 2019
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2019/Software_Update-_September_2019 -
Release Notes – January 2020
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2020/January_2020 -
Release Notes – April 2020
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2020/April_2020 -
Software Update – August 2021
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2021/August_2021 -
Release Notes – January 2022
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2022/January_2022 -
Software Update – July 2022
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2022/July_2022 -
Software Update – March 2023 (2)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2023/March_2023_-_2 -
Software Update – August 2023
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2023/August_2023 -
Software Update – June 2024
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2024/June_2024 -
Software Update – August 2019
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2019/Release_Notes%3A_8_1_2019 -
Software Update – September 2019
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2019/Software_Update-_September_2019 -
April 2021 Software Update
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Releases/Year/Software_Updates_2021/April_2021
Licensing:
Licensing guidelines impacting visitor/vendor modules.
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BluSKY Licenses
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/BluSKY_Licenses -
BluSKY License Guidelines
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/BluSKY_Licenses/Guidelines
Solutions by Vertical:
Pre-packaged solution guides for commercial tenants, COVID-19 workflows, “Fit to Work/Visit,” etc.
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BluSKY for Commercial Tenants
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Solutions/BluSKY_for_Commercial_Tenants -
Fit to Work and Fit to Visit
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Datasheets/BluSKY/Fit_to_Work_and_Fit_to_Visit -
Covid19 Solutions for the Workplace
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Solutions/Covid19_Solutions_for_the_Workplace
Miscellaneous:
Supporting resources: BluINFO overview, global Quick-Start index, sales-training quotes, and value-prop collateral.
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About BluINFO
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/About_BluINFO -
Quick Start (all topics index)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Quick_Start -
Vendor Management (generic)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Vendor_Management -
Visitor Management (training/sales quotes)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Training/Integrator_Training/Sales_Training/How_to_Get_Started/How_to_Build_Quotes/Visitor_Management -
Vendor Management (training/sales quotes)
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Training/Integrator_Training/Sales_Training/How_to_Get_Started/How_to_Build_Quotes/Vendor_Management -
BluSKY Differentiators Text
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/BluSKY_Differentiators_Text -
BluSKY Value Prop / Value Prop Integrators
https://knowledge.blub0x.com/Demos/BluSKY_Value_Proposition