Visitor Management &
Access Control Software
Eliminate Hardware at Gated Communities, Apartments & Commercial Properties
- Eliminates hardware
- Staffed & unmanned entrances, one dashboard
- Gated communities, multifamily & commercial
- 90% user adoption
Our Visitor Management & Access Control Software
Gate Sentry runs visitor check-in at staffed entrances. Sentry Solo handles unmanned gates, doors, elevators, and amenities, and eliminates hardware.
Together, they manage staffed and unmanned entrances from one platform.
Software Overview
Gate Sentry Software
Visitor Management for Staffed Entrances
Tablet-based visitor management that replaces paper logs and legacy systems at staffed entrances.
- Tablet Check-In: Guards verify, check in, and log arrivals from a portable tablet.
- SentryPass: Guests and vendors get a scannable pass by text or email, ready for Apple Wallet.
- Visitor Lookup: Find any arrival by resident, address, vendor company, or license plate.
- Live Dashboard: Managers monitor gate activity and entry logs in real time.
Sentry Solo Software
Self-Service Access Control for Unmanned Entrances
Mobile-first access control for unmanned gates, doors, elevators, and amenities.
- SoloPass: Guests tap a secure, device-bound mobile pass to open. No app, account, or code.
- VirtualKeypad: Vendors scan the SentrySign QR code and enter a unique, time-limited code.
- Intercom: Built into VirtualKeypad, so visitors without a code can call a home by address, with names and numbers kept private.
- VirtualKey: Residents tap to open gates, doors, and amenities in the Gate Sentry app.
- Sentry Beacon (optional): Hands-free entry that detects residents' phones.
- Eliminates Hardware: No callboxes, keypads, fob readers, or kiosks.
Eliminate Hardware, Two Ways
Whether your entrance is staffed or unmanned, entry runs through software, with no callboxes, keypads, or fob readers to install.
Staffed Entrances
For gates and lobbies with on-site security.
- Add the visitorResidents add guests and vendors in the Gate Sentry app.
- Send their passGuests and vendors get a SentryPass by text or email. A self-registration link can also collect required information.
- Check them inSecurity scans the SentryPass on the Gate Sentry tablet, or looks visitors up by resident, address, vendor company, or license plate.
- Keep a recordEvery visit is logged, and hosts can be notified when their visitor arrives.
Unmanned Entrances
For gates and entrances without on-site security.
- Add the visitorResidents add guests and vendors in the Gate Sentry app.
- Send their accessGuests get a SoloPass and vendors get a VirtualKeypad code, by text or email. A self-registration link can also collect required information.
- EnterGuests tap OPEN on their SoloPass. Vendors scan the SentrySign QR code and enter their code. Visitors without a code use the Intercom.
- Keep a recordEvery entry is logged, giving management a clear record of access activity.
Who Our Visitor Management & Access Control Software Benefits
Designed for residents, visitors, security staff, and property managers at gated communities, apartments, and commercial properties.
Residents & Users
With 90% user adoption, residents manage guests and vendors in one app, get instant arrival alerts, and open gates, doors, and amenities with a tap on VirtualKey. No fobs, no codes.
Visitors & Guests
Guests and vendors check in with SentryPass at staffed gates. At unmanned gates, guests tap SoloPass and vendors enter a VirtualKeypad code. No app download required.
Property Managers & Administrators
One cloud dashboard for staffed and unmanned entrances, with real-time entry logs, resident accounts, visitor activity, and reports across every property.
On-Site Security
Guards scan SentryPass, look up visitors, verify IDs, and log entries from one tablet, with built-in training that gets new guards operational in hours.
Built by the Same People Who Use It
Gate Sentry was founded by Michael Rendon, a former HOA board president, together with a team of former board presidents, property managers, and security experts who've lived the challenges.
Tired of expensive, unreliable systems, we created a platform that eliminates hardware, is simple to use, quick to deploy, and backed by people who truly get it.
Learn More About Sentry AccessEliminates Hardware
No callboxes, keypads, or fob readers to install. Our visitor management and access control software is cloud-based.
Scalable & Flexible
Manage gates, doors, and amenities across gated communities, apartments, and commercial properties from one dashboard.
Dedicated Support
Get personalized onboarding, training, and 24/7 support for security teams from a responsive, expert team.
Enhanced Security
Every entry is logged with real-time tracking and digital audit trails. Device-bound passes and unique, time-limited codes replace shared codes and fobs.
Visitor Management & Access Control for Every Property Type
Gate Sentry and Sentry Solo adapt to gated communities, apartments, resorts, and commercial properties.
Tablet-based visitor management that replaces paper logs and streamlines guard operations.
Manned Gated Community
Residents tap to open with VirtualKey, guests use SoloPass, and vendors enter a VirtualKeypad code. No callboxes or keypads.
Unmanned Gated Community
Replace fobs and callboxes with mobile entry for residents and digital passes for visitors.
Multifamily
Manage guest, member, and vendor entry across amenities and event spaces.
Hospitality & Leisure
Track contractors, vendors, and deliveries with digital check-in and searchable entry logs.
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Over 15 Years of Visitor Management & Access Control
Our software-first approach eliminates outdated hardware and has helped gated communities, apartments, and commercial properties modernize security. Trusted by thousands of properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gate Sentry eliminate hardware?
Everything runs through software on tablets and phones. At staffed entrances, guards manage check-ins, ID verification, SentryPass scanning, and entry logs from a portable tablet. At unmanned entrances, guests tap a secure SoloPass on their phone to open, vendors scan the SentrySign QR code and enter a unique VirtualKeypad code in their browser, and residents tap to open with VirtualKey in the Gate Sentry app. There are no callboxes, keypads, fob readers, or kiosks to purchase, install, or maintain.
Do visitors need to download an app?
No. Guests receive a SoloPass by text or email and tap to open, with no app, account, or code. Vendors scan the SentrySign QR code and enter their VirtualKeypad code in their phone's browser. At staffed entrances, guests and vendors show a SentryPass, which can also be added to Apple Wallet. Residents manage guests and vendors and open gates through the Gate Sentry app or web portal.
Can Gate Sentry and Sentry Solo be used together?
Yes. Gate Sentry handles staffed entrances and Sentry Solo handles unmanned gates, doors, elevators, and amenities. Together they run from one platform, with all activity in a single dashboard and one app for residents. Properties staffed only part of the day can also use VirtualKeypad during unstaffed hours.
What types of properties use Gate Sentry?
Gated communities, multifamily and apartment buildings, self-storage facilities, manufacturing sites, and commercial properties: anywhere visitors need to be verified and access needs to be controlled, with or without on-site security staff.
How long does it take to get set up?
Most properties are fully up and running in 30 days or less. Because there are no callboxes, keypads, or fob readers to purchase, install, or wire, setup is a matter of configuring your property, importing residents, and training your team. It's not a construction project.
What does the onboarding process include?
Onboarding is a white-glove experience handled by our team. You export your data from your current provider, and we import it into Gate Sentry for you. From there, we train everyone who touches the system, including your staff, residents, and security team, so the entire property is confident with the software from day one.
What happens if the internet goes down at the gate?
The Gate Sentry tablet is built to operate offline. Guards can continue checking in visitors and logging entries without interruption if the connection drops, and activity syncs once the connection is restored.
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