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Integration Guide
DoorVi + PDK Integration
Step-by-step guide to connect your PDK access control system with DoorVi. Follow the 15 steps below to enable video intercom and QR-based visitor entry on your PDK-managed gates and doors.
15 Steps
beta.pdk.io
multi.doorvi.co
~20 min setup
What is PDK?
Physical security platform for modern access control
PDK (Physical Digital Key)
PDK is a cloud-based access control platform that manages doors, gates, and readers across properties. It is widely used in gated communities, offices, and multi-tenant buildings to control physical entry via credentials, key fobs, and mobile keys.
Why integrate DoorVi with PDK?
PDK controls the lock — but it has no visitor-facing communication layer. DoorVi adds the missing piece: a QR code at the gate so visitors can reach residents via video call, and the resident can trigger a PDK unlock remotely from the DoorVi app.
DoorVi does not replace PDK. It works alongside your existing PDK setup, adding visitor video calls and QR-based entry without touching your current access control rules.
How It Works
End-to-end visitor flow with DoorVi and PDK
1
Visitor scans the DoorVi QR code placed at the gate or entrance. No app download required.
2
Visitor selects the resident from the building directory that opens in their browser.
3
Resident receives a video call on the DoorVi app. They can see and speak with the visitor.
4
Resident taps "Unlock" in the DoorVi app. DoorVi triggers the linked PDK door or gate.
5
PDK unlocks the door and the visit is auto-logged with timestamp, unit, and who granted entry.
Step 1 & 2 — Open the PDK Login Page
Sign in to your PDK account at beta.pdk.io
1
Visit beta.pdk.io in your browser to open the PDK login page.
2
Enter your credentials:
- Email: Type your registered email address in the "Email" field.
- Password: Type your password in the "Password" field.
PDK Login Screen — beta.pdk.io
Step 3 — Two-Factor Authentication
Verify your identity with an authentication code
3
Open the two-factor authentication app on your device to view your authentication code, enter it in the Authentication code field, then tap Verify.
PDK also allows you to log in using your phone. Look for the "You are able to log in using your phone" option on the 2FA screen.
Two-Factor Authentication Screen
Step 4 — Dashboard & Integrations
Navigate to Integrations from the PDK main dashboard
4
After successfully logging in, you will land on the main PDK dashboard. Click on "Integrations" (marked in the dashboard menu as shown below).
PDK Dashboard — click Integrations
Step 5 — Find DoorVi in Available Integrations
Locate DoorVi in the PDK integrations marketplace
5
On the Integrations page, scroll through the Available Integrations list and look for DoorVi. Tap "Learn More" on the DoorVi card.
PDK Integrations — DoorVi card with Learn More button
DoorVi is described in PDK as: "Provide a hardware-free video intercom solution that utilizes QR codes along with the DoorVi mobile app."
Steps 6 & 7 — Enable DoorVi
Authorize DoorVi to integrate with your PDK system
6
After clicking "Learn More", a dialog box will appear showing DoorVi details with a status of Disabled. Tap the "Enable" button at the bottom-right of the dialog.
DoorVi integration dialog — tap Enable
Enabling this is required because you are granting DoorVi authorization to integrate with your door lock system.
7
After tapping "Enable", refresh the page. You will now see DoorVi listed under "Enabled Integrations" — confirming the connection is active.
PDK Integrations — DoorVi now under Enabled Integrations
Step 8 — Login to DoorVi Control Panel
Open DoorVi MulTi in a new browser tab
8
Open a new browser tab and log in to the DoorVi control panel using your credentials at https://multi.doorvi.co/.
Step 9 — Access PDK Manager
Find PDK Manager in the DoorVi side menu
9
After logging in to the DoorVi control panel, look at the side menu. Click on "PDK Manager" — you'll find it near the bottom of the menu (below Relay Manager).
DoorVi MulTi side menu — PDK Manager
The DoorVi side menu includes: Buildings, Admin Control, Users Data, New Requests, Lock History, Visitor Log, Relay Manager, PDK Manager, MobGate Account Manager, MobGate Relay Device Manager.
Steps 10 & 11 — Add New PDK System
Register your PDK system in DoorVi using your System ID
10
In the PDK Manager screen, look for the "Add New PDK" button and tap it.
PDK Manager — Add New PDK button
11
After clicking "Add New PDK", a form will appear. Fill in two fields:
- PDK System Name — name it anything that suits your setup (see examples below).
- System ID — your PDK System ID (see how to find it below).
Add New PDK form — System Name and System ID fields
PDK System Name — examples:
Main Entrance
Main Gate
Back Gate
Gate No 1
Gate No 2
How to find your PDK System ID:
i
Go to pdk.io and log in to your account.
ii
Click on System Settings in the menu.
iii
Click on the General tab.
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Copy the System ID value and paste it into the DoorVi form.
PDK System Settings → General — copy the System ID
Once you paste the System ID, click the Add button to save the PDK system to DoorVi.
Add New PDK — filled System ID with Add button
Steps 12 & 13 — Navigate to Building Locks
Open the Locks panel for your building in DoorVi
12
In the DoorVi control panel, click on the "Buildings" icon in the top/side menu to open your building list.
DoorVi control panel — Buildings icon
13
Find your building in the list. Click on the "Lock" icon on the right side of that building's row to open its locks management screen.
DoorVi Buildings list — click the Lock icon
Steps 14 & 15 — Add Lock
Create a PDK-linked lock for this building entry point
14
On the Locks screen, click the "+ Add Lock" button to open the Add Lock dialog.
Building Locks screen — Add Lock button
15
The Add Lock dialog will appear. Select the PDK tab, then fill in the fields:
- Lock Name — enter a descriptive name such as "Main Entrance", "Front Gate", or "Back Gate".
- Select PDK Manager — choose the PDK system you added in Step 11 from the dropdown.
- Select Cloud Node — choose the cloud node from the dropdown.
- Select Device — choose the specific PDK device/reader from the dropdown.
Add Lock — PDK tab
After selecting your device, click the Save button. The lock will appear in the building's lock list with a Disable/Enable toggle — toggle it to Enable to activate it.
Lock saved and enabled in building lock list
Integration complete — Final Output
Your PDK lock is now linked to DoorVi. Residents can answer visitor video calls and unlock the PDK-managed door with a single tap in the DoorVi app.
Need help? Contact our support team at media@doorvi.co or book a setup call.