# Unlock an Entrance

* [Request Parameters](#request-parameters)
* [Response](#response)

Remotely unlocks a specified [entrance](https://docs.seam.co/latest/capability-guides/access-systems/retrieving-entrance-details) using a cloud\_key credential. Returns an action attempt that tracks the progress of the unlock operation.

<details>

<summary>Authentication Methods</summary>

* API key
* Personal access token\
  Must also include the `seam-workspace` header in the request.

To learn more, see [Authentication](https://docs.seam.co/latest/api/authentication).

</details>

## Request Parameters

**`acs_credential_id`** *String* (Required)

ID of the cloud\_key credential to use for the unlock operation.

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**`acs_entrance_id`** *String* (Required)

ID of the entrance to unlock.

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## Response

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Returns: [**action\_attempt**](/latest/api/acs/entrances.md)
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```json
{
  "action_attempt_id": "5f4e3d2c-1b0a-9f8e-7d6c-5b4a3c2d1e0f",
  "action_type": "UNLOCK_DOOR",
  "error": null,
  "result": { "was_confirmed_by_device": false },
  "status": "success"
}
```

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