Here is how long a pass lasts, how many times it works, and the one security point worth knowing before you share one.
How long a pass is valid
- A pass you create yourself is valid for the window you choose — anywhere from one hour up to one week.
- A quick invite defaults to a one-time pass valid for 24 hours, unless you set your own arrival and until times. Only one-time passes get that 24-hour default: a recurring pass with a weekly schedule, or a permanent pass created without an end date, does not expire on its own.
- Need something that lasts longer than a week, or repeats indefinitely? That is a standing pass your community office sets up — see “How do I give ongoing access to a housekeeper, nanny, dog walker, or contractor?”
How many times a pass works
- A one-time pass opens the gate for a single entry, then it is spent.
- A multi-use pass works for the number of entries you set, until it expires.
- Delivery and service passes are one-time by default.
- A party pass is shared — one entry per guest, up to the maximum you set.
Can a guest forward a pass to someone else?
Yes — and this is worth understanding. A pass is a code, not a face. Whoever holds the QR link or the entry code can use it at the gate until it expires or runs out of entries; the gate cannot tell whether it is the person you meant. So:
- Only send a pass to the person you actually want to let in.
- Prefer one-time passes and short windows — the safest pass is one that opens once and expires soon.
- If a pass gets into the wrong hands, revoke it right away (see “How do I cancel or revoke a pass I already sent?”) and send a fresh one.