Quick Start Guide
GV-Cloud Access Control
2023/07
English
CLOUDAS-QG-A
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Thank you for purchasing GV-Cloud Access Control. This guide is designed to assist the
new user in getting immediate results from GV-Cloud Access Control. For advanced
information on how to use GV-Cloud Access Control, please refer to GV-Cloud Access
Control User's Manual.
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Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................ 1
1.1 Licenses ..................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Compatible Web Browsers ......................................................................... 1
1.3 Compatible GeoVision Products ................................................................. 2
2. Getting Started ................................................................... 3
2.1 Login ........................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Adding Licenses ......................................................................................... 4
2.3 Adding Controllers ...................................................................................... 5
2.3.1 Configuring a Controller ......................................................................... 5
2.3.2 Adding a Device .................................................................................... 6
2.3.3 Enabling a Door ..................................................................................... 7
3. Main Screen of GV-Cloud .................................................. 9
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Welcome to the GV-Cloud Access Control Quick Start Guide. This quick guide will guide you
through the basic settings of GV-Cloud Access Control, adding a controller and enabling a
door. For more details, see GV-Cloud Access Control User’s Manual.
1.1 Licenses
GV-Cloud Access Control has the following types of licenses.
License
Usage
Cloud Access Control
License
To receive access control activities and event logs, snapshots,
and live view, based on the number of monitored doors.
Playback License
To have video storage on and playable from GV-Cloud Access
Control, based on the number of cameras, the duration of
storage, and resolutions. The license must work with the
GV-Cloud Bridge encoder.
For more information, see the user’s manual.
1.2 Compatible Web Browsers
The compatible Web browsers are listed below.
⚫ Chrome
⚫ Firefox
⚫ Safari
⚫ Microsoft Edge
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1.3 Compatible GeoVision Products
The compatible products are listed below.
⚫ GV-AS Bridge (4-door controller): integrate GV-AS210 / 2110 / 2120, GV-AS410 / 4110
/ 4111 (controller) firmware V2.6 or later, and GV-DFK1355 (reader) to GV-Cloud
Access Control
⚫ GV-AS1620 (1-door controller): firmware V2.0 or later
To play back video on GV-Cloud Access Control, GV-Cloud Bridge is required.
⚫ GV-Cloud Bridge (encoder): firmware V1.03 or later
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2. Getting Started
To get started, you must acquire a GV-Cloud Access Control license and a series number
from GeoVision.
2.1 Login
1. Log into the GV-Cloud portal: https://www.gvaicloud.com/
2. Click Sign up.
3. Type the GV-Cloud user’s Name, E-mail, mobile phone number (optional), and
Password. Type the password again
4. Click Agree to accept Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and GDPR, and click Sign Up. You
will receive a confirmation e-mail.
5. To confirm the e-mail account, click the activation link in the confirmation e-mail. You will
receive an additional e-mail confirming the success of GV-Cloud registration, along with
an account ID number.
6. Log into GV-Cloud using the registered e-mail address and the account ID number.
IMPORTANT: Keep your account ID number, which is required each time you log into
GV-Cloud.
Note: The mobile phone number can be used for the two-factor authentication if needed. See
5.3 Two-Factor Authentication in the manual.
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2.2 Adding Licenses
For first-time users, you need to add a license to start the services.
1. Click the Account icon > Account Settings.
2. Click the Subscription icon, type your serial number, and click Verify.
3. Click Access Control under Subscription List. Your order information is displayed.
4. To view details on a Plan you purchased, click it under the Subscription List.
5. After adding devices to GV-Cloud Access Control, you can return to the Subscription
List page, and enable or disable any door using the License Doors option of each Plan.
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2.3 Adding Controllers
Add controllers, including GV-AS Bridge and GV-AS1620, to GV-Cloud Access Control.
2.3.1 Configuring a Controller
You must have set up the GV-Cloud Access Control’s account ID (see 2.1 Login in the Quick
Guide) on GV-AS Bridge and GV-AS1620 before adding them to GV-Cloud Access Control.
1. Go to the controller’s Web interface, and select Basic Setting > Security
Configuration
2. Type the Account ID of GV-Cloud Access Control, and the Password of the controller
in both Login Password and Confirm Password fields.
3. Click Submit. When the connection is established, a green icon appears next to
Account ID.
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2.3.2 Adding a Device
To add a controller to GV-Cloud Access Control, follow the steps below.
1. On the Monitoring page, click the Add Device button. The Add Device dialog box
appears.
2. Click the Search button next to Model. The device is displayed.
Note: Make sure you have already configured the GV-Cloud Access Control’s account ID on
GV-AS1620 or GV-AS Bridge Web interface so that the device can be located. Otherwise,
type the MAC Address of the device in the dialog box to connect.
3. Select the device on the Search Device dialog box, and click OK.
4. Type the device’s login Password.
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5. Click Save. The device, e.g. GV-AS Bridge, is shown on the main screen with a red
icon.
6. To license the device, click the Account icon > Account Settings > Subscription .
For details, see Step 3 ~ 5, 2.2 Adding Licenses in the Quick Guide.
Once the device is licensed, the red icon of the device on the main screen turns green,
indicating a successful connection.
IMPORTANT: Remember to license the device after adding it to the GV-Cloud Access
Control.
2.3.3 Enabling a Door
To enable and set up an Entry or Exit door on the device, follow the steps below.
1. On the Monitoring page, click the More button next to the device > Edit.
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2. Click any Door on the Edit Device dialog box. This dialog box appears.
3. Select Entry or Exit to enable the reader corresponding to your scenario. See the
manual for details on other settings in the Edit Device dialog box.
After enabling doors, test them by swiping a card through a connected reader. The message
“Invalid Card” will be displayed on the main screen.
IMPORTANT: Each door of the device can be licensed and unlicensed. For details, see Step
3 ~ 5, 2.2 Adding Licenses in the Quick Guide.
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3. Main Screen of GV-Cloud
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Name
Function
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GV-Cloud Apps
Click the GV-Cloud Apps icon to access Cloud VMS, Access Control,
VPN, eMap, Audit Log, and Account Management.
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Left Menu
Access these functions: Monitoring, User List, Access / Event Log,
System Log, Notification, Access Rule, Special Day, Region / Device.
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Lockdown
This function allows a security personnel to quickly lock down or force
unlock all the doors of multiple controllers.
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Cloud Account
◼ Logout: Log out the GV-Cloud account.
◼ Account Settings: This option allows you to change the GV-Cloud
account’s profile (Profile), password (Security), language setting /
UI theme / time format (Appearances), as well as check and add
subscriptions (Subscription).
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Device List
Display the added controllers and doors.
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Access Monitor
Display the log of access activities and events.
⚫ Use the Filter above the Access Monitor to display specific types of
access activities and events.
⚫ Click an activity or event to open the video window and view its
snapshot, live view and playback.
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Settings
Change the UI theme, as well as the time, name, font, and size of the
user's photo.
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View Display
Display access activities and events in Photo View or List View.
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Notification
Display real-time event notifications on the web or your desktop.
For details, see Chapter 3 Main Screen in the manual.
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