How to use your KentOne Card
How to use your KentOne card
How to activate your Kent One Card
Need to activate your Kent One Card?
Your Kent One Card is your key to campus life, so make sure it’s activated and ready to use when you arrive!
Follow the steps below or watch our step-by-step YouTube video to see how to activate your card. It only takes a few seconds, so you’ll be ready to access the places and facilities you need.
How to activate your card
Hold your Kent One Card against the Salto lock on the turnstile for 10–15 seconds without removing it. Keep your card in place until the flashing blue light turns red or green.
Need a little extra help? Watch our step-by-step video to see how to activate your Kent One Card.
How can I add building/room access to my card?
All KentOne cards automatically have access to the Templeman Library.
If you want to gain access to a specific cycle shelter on campus you'll need to visit Campus Security in the Security and Transport Centre to arrange this for you.
Staff: Certain staff buildings/rooms require permission for you to gain access. If you are trying to use your KentOne card to access a restricted area you'll need first get the access/ permission granted to your card. This will need to be requested from you/your department to Estates via the online 'Building Access Request'.
Depending on what access is required some office door access can be added in the college reception following confirmation from your department.
Students: You shouldn't need any other room access added to your card, as if you are a resident on campus you'll be able to access your accommodation using your fob. If you need to request permission to access a building with your KentOne card, or your KentOne card is not working, you can contact the University Operations team at uniops@kent.ac.uk
Changes to the cashless payment elements of KentOne
We’ve made some important updates to how you pay for food and drink on the Canterbury campus.