When first loading the ICS Key Management Website administrators will be taken to a log in screen. Once logged the home page will be displayed. The home page has several menu options available. It also shows currently Approved Requests and Pending Requests.

The Key Management system can perform any of the following tasks:

• Request a key (or keys) - redirects to User Documentation
• Identify a lost key - redirects to User Documentation
• Manage open key requests
• Process a returned key (or keys)
• Search for a specific key or person
• Manage key inventory
• Manage administrator users
• Edit application configuration - contact info, key policy, etc…

There are two parts tot he key management system; the Key Box and the Key Request. The Key Box is used to track which keys have access to which rooms and buildings. The Key Request is used to assign keys to people. The Key Request is also used to track returned keys.

In the Key Management system, a serial number represents an individual physical key. Each serial number has a unique key number. A key number is associated with at least one room and building. A Key number may be associated with multiple buildings or rooms, but must be associated with at least one building or room.