# Create a Cardholder Create a New Cardholder
1. Login to Security Desk or Config Tool
2. Click Tasks > Cardholder Management
![A close-up of a card Description automatically generated](https://www.roodskis.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/embedded-image-jq0erdlm.png)
3. Click New at the bottom
![A green cross on a black background Description automatically generated](https://www.roodskis.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/embedded-image-efctxemy.png)
4. Type in the Person’s Name, (Optional but encouraged) email address and mobile phone number.
![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://www.roodskis.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/embedded-image-mnt2aszq.png)
5. Next, click the + sign under Cardholder Group
![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://www.roodskis.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/embedded-image-lqfjdept.png)
6. Find the applicable Group(s) and click okay. You can have more than one Group.
![A screenshot of a computer menu Description automatically generated](https://www.roodskis.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/embedded-image-6wyokjmu.png) If you have access to a door reader or an enrollment reader, skip to step 9
7. Next, Click “Add a credential” you can choose “manual” if you don’t have access to a door reader or enrollment reader.
![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://www.roodskis.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/embedded-image-3cmky8kb.png)
8. Choose the type of card you have and enter the facility code (found on the side of the box of cards)
and the card number (found on the bottom of the card. \*See Examples ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://www.roodskis.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/embedded-image-4ncubpse.png) Example (Not your facility code) ![A close up of a card Description automatically generated](https://www.roodskis.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/embedded-image-udhvkupp.png) The card number is usually the first 5 digits of the number at the bottom ![](https://www.roodskis.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/embedded-image-lqeafvwb.png)
9. If you have access to a reader select “Automatic Enrollment”
![A screen shot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://www.roodskis.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/embedded-image-adziefdd.png) Use the Drop Downs to Select the Enrollment Reader or a Door Then choose the door closest to you. Swipe the badge to the reader and the credential will be added. ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://www.roodskis.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/embedded-image-gbqmbzak.png) Click Save and Close, and you’re done!