> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://integrate.essentry.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

Welcome to the essentry Integration Portal. Here you will find comprehensive guides and
documentation to help you integrate your existing systems with essentry as
quickly and smoothly as possible, and find support if you get stuck.

## What is essentry?

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## Integration Options

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  <Card title="Pre-Processor Integration" icon="right-to-bracket" href="pre-processor-integration/manage-invitations">
    Pre-processor integrations run *before* guest identity verification. Use
    this integration type to create and manage invitations, often from your
    existing calendar, HR, or visitor management system, defining who is
    authorized for check-in via essentry.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Kiosk Web View" icon="browser" href="kiosk-web-view/kiosk-web-view">
    While the essentry kiosk offers extensive customization, a web view lets you
    display fully custom screens for specific or unique use cases.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Post-Processor Integration" icon="right-from-bracket" href="post-processor-integration/access-control">
    Post-processor integrations run *after* guest identity verification. This
    integration type allows you to retrieve information about on-site
    individuals, including their identity verification status and assigned
    access rights. This information can then be used to update access control
    systems or trigger notifications.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cloud Connector" icon="plug" href="cloud-connector/cloud-connector">
    If your system is not directly accessible from the internet, you can use the
    essentry Cloud Connector to securely connect your system to the essentry
    cloud.
  </Card>

  <Card title="User Provisioning" icon="users" href="user-provisioning/entra-id">
    Automate the creation, updating, and deactivation of employee user accounts
    in essentry from your central identity management system (e.g. Entra ID or
    SCIM-based providers).
  </Card>

  <Card title="Single Sign-On" icon="id-card" href="single-sign-on/saml">
    Enable employees to use their existing company credentials (via your
    identity provider) to access essentry, eliminating the need for separate
    passwords.
  </Card>
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