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# Introduction

> XCS is an access control platform for Roblox experiences. Manage doors, gates, and checkpoints across your games with granular rules and real-time unlocks.

XCS is an access control platform built for Roblox. It lets you manage who can access doors, gates, and checkpoints across your Roblox experiences from a central dashboard or via a REST API.

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  XCS is currently invite-only. You need an invite code from an existing organization owner or provider to create an account.
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## Key Features

* **Organization-based management** -- Group your locations under organizations (studios, teams, or companies).
* **Granular access rules** -- Control access by Roblox user ID, group membership, or card number for each access point.
* **Remote unlock** -- Trigger door unlocks from the web dashboard or programmatically via the Consumer API.
* **Roblox MessagingService integration** -- Access control commands are delivered to your game servers in real time through Roblox Open Cloud.
* **Discord and Roblox linking** -- Link your accounts for identity verification and Discord role synchronization.
* **REST API** -- Automate access control workflows with the Consumer API v1.

## Architecture at a Glance

```
Organization (your studio or team)
  └── Location (a game server, building, or zone)
        └── Access Point (a door, gate, or checkpoint)
              └── Rules (who can enter — by user, group, or card)
```

Every access point belongs to a location, which belongs to an organization. Access rules are evaluated at the access point level. Remote unlock commands are sent through Roblox MessagingService to your game servers.

## Quick Links

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  <Card title="Platform Overview" icon="compass" href="/guides/platform-overview">
    Understand XCS concepts, architecture, and how it integrates with Roblox.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Getting Started" icon="rocket" href="/guides/getting-started">
    Go from zero to managing an access point in under 10 minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="square-terminal" href="/api/overview">
    Consumer API endpoints, authentication, and integration guide.
  </Card>
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