Fixed credentials stay familiar
A static PIN or printed QR remains the same until it is changed or revoked. That can suit customers who need a simple, familiar way in. It also means a copy may remain useful while the credential is valid. Permissions and prompt removal of access still matter.
Rotating QR limits the life of a saved image
A dynamic QR changes automatically. A screenshot stops working once that code expires. A copy of the current code can still be used during its validity window, so individual permissions and any additional checks still matter.
A changing PIN customers can type
Smart PIN gives customers a temporary code to type when that is more convenient than scanning. They find the current code in the Bearbox app or your own app and enter it on the keypad before it expires.
Authenticator codes add another option
An authenticator app generates changing codes for supported authentication checks. These can provide an additional requirement alongside another credential. Check which combination the entrance requires: an expiring code alone does not automatically provide multiple authentication factors.
Compare the job each control does
Consider how customers arrive and what the entrance needs to check. These options differ in how they are presented, how long a copied value remains useful, and whether another check is required.
| Control or service | What it does |
|---|---|
| Fixed PIN or QR | A consistent credential for repeated use, with access removed or changed when needed. |
| Dynamic QR | A scanning credential whose previous values expire. |
| Smart PIN | A temporary PIN shown in the Bearbox app or your own app. |
| Authenticator code | A changing code for a supported authentication check. |
| QR plus PIN | Both configured checks must succeed before access is granted. |
Invite a person instead of forwarding a code
If customers need someone else to visit, individual invitations provide a clearer record than shared credentials. Where Bearbox access sharing is enabled, invited people have their own profiles and credentials. Review access when a colleague leaves or no longer needs the unit.
