{"id":14028,"date":"2026-02-02T11:32:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T06:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/?p=14028"},"modified":"2026-02-04T12:15:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T06:45:33","slug":"how-can-i-integrate-biometric-devices-for-my-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-can-i-integrate-biometric-devices-for-my-school\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I integrate biometric devices for my school?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can integrate biometric devices in NextOS by setting attendance mode to Automatic, adding the device, and mapping users (students\/staff) to the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Set Attendance Mode<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings &gt; Staff &gt; Attendance &gt; Attendance Mode<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the <strong>Mode to Automatic<\/strong> for the required <strong>departments (staff)<\/strong> or <strong>class sections (students)<\/strong> whose attendance will be marked via biometric devices.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only users with <strong>Automatic mode<\/strong> enabled will appear in <strong>Map User Groups<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1809\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-84.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-84.png 1809w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-84-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-84-768x337.png 768w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-84-1536x673.png 1536w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-84-1200x526.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Add the Biometric Device<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings &gt; Staff &gt; Attendance &gt; Biometric Devices<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Add<\/strong> (top-right corner) and enter the following details:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Device Name<\/strong> \u2013 Any identifiable name (preferably location\/department-based).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Device Type<\/strong> \u2013Select the supported type (Biometric + RFID \/ Bio + RFID + Face).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serial Number<\/strong> \u2013 Enter exactly as printed on the device (must be accurate).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong> \u2013 Select <strong>eSSL<\/strong> (recommended) or <strong>Others<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong> \u2013 Where the device is installed and being used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direction<\/strong> \u2013 Select <strong>IN<\/strong> or <strong>OUT<\/strong> or <strong>BOTH<\/strong> as applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Add<\/strong> to save the device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1768\" height=\"796\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-81.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-81.png 1768w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-81-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-81-768x346.png 768w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-81-1536x692.png 1536w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-81-1200x540.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: <strong>Verify Biometric Status<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the biometric device is successfully configured and connected to the NextOS server, it will start showing as <strong>Online<\/strong> in the system. You can verify it from &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to Settings &gt; Attendance &gt; Biometric Devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the <strong>Last Online<\/strong> column status next to the device name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the status shows <strong>Online<\/strong> along with the latest <strong>timestamp<\/strong>, confirming the device is properly connected and communicating with NextOS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-80.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-80.png 1786w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-80-300x61.png 300w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-80-768x156.png 768w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-80-1536x312.png 1536w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-80-1200x244.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Map Users to the Device<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to manually add students or staff to the biometric device. Once the device is successfully connected to the NextOS server, NextOS will automatically push all mapped users to the biometric device, and attendance codes will be created automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Map User Groups<\/strong> and click on the <strong>required biometric device<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the <strong>STUDENT<\/strong> tab, select the <strong>classes<\/strong> to link and click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch to the <strong>STAFF<\/strong> tab, select the <strong>departments<\/strong> to link and click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1767\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-82.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-82.png 1767w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-82-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-82-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-82-1536x702.png 1536w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-82-1200x549.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Verify Users Sync Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the biometric device in <strong>Map User Groups<\/strong> to view sync statuses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>View All<\/strong> to see the list of synced students and staff.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pending<\/strong> status indicates the device is not syncing\u2014ensure it\u2019s configured, online, and connected to the internet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1807\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-83.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-83.png 1807w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-83-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-83-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-83-1536x656.png 1536w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-83-1200x513.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This setup enables automatic attendance recording through bio-metric devices for students and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-can-i-set-up-the-essl-x990c-biometric-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How can I set up the Essl X990c biometric device?<\/span><\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-can-i-set-up-the-essl-uface-302-or-uface-602-biometric-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How can I set up the Essl UFace 302 or UFace 602 biometric device?<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can integrate biometric devices in NextOS by setting attendance mode to Automatic, adding the device, and mapping users (students\/staff) to the device. 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