📡Seam Bridge

Use Seam Bridge to connect on-premises systems to Seam.

Overview

Seam Bridge enables you to connect on-premises software systems to the Seam platform. Consisting of an executable file (that is, an application), Seam Bridge is easy to install on an on-premises computer. Once installed, Seam Bridge creates a Seam network and functions as a secure intermediary, facilitating network requests between Seam and the on-premises network. This setup aims to enable smooth communication between cloud-based services and existing local systems, while prioritizing data security and network integrity.

Seam Bridge is a software-only component that Seam provides at no extra cost.

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System Requirements

• Operating System: Window 7 or later versions

• Memory: At least 1 GB of RAM

• Network: LAN connection required

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Installation Instructions

To install Seam Bridge, first install the Seam Bridge application on an on-premises computer. Then, pair Seam Bridge with your Seam workspace.

Install the Seam Bridge Application on the On-Premises Computer

1. In a web browser, go to the Seam Bridge releases page and download the latest version of the Seam Bridge executable.

2. Run the downloaded executable file.

   This application opens a webpage containing the Seam Bridge settings.

3. Click Create Pairing Code.

   
4. Copy the pairing code that the webpage displays.

   The installer uses this code to pair Seam Bridge to the workspace, using a Connect Webview.

   

Pairing Seam Bridge with Your Workspace

Seam provides two options for connecting Seam Bridge to your workspace. If you are a developer who wants to connect your own device, see Pair using Seam Console. Alternately, if you are coordinating with an external party to set up Seam Bridge, see Pair Using a Connect Webview.

Alternately, you can connect Seam Bridge to your workspace while you are connecting your access control system to Seam.

Pair Using Seam Console

1. Log in to your account in Seam Console.

2. Click Devices to view the Devices page.

3. In the upper-right corner of the Devices page, click + Add Devices.

4. Select Seam Bridge.

5. In the Pairing Code field, type the invitation code that you copied during the Seam Bridge application installation.

6. In the Bridge Name field, type a unique name.

7. Make sure to remember the Seam Bridge name for future reference. You must use this Seam Bridge name when connecting the on-premises access control system in a Connect Webview.

Pair Using a Connect Webview

The developer creates a Connect Webview using seam_bridge as the accepted_providers key. Then, the person who installed Seam Bridge performs the following steps:

1. In the Connect Webview, choose Seam Bridge from the list of brands, if available.

2. In the Pairing Code field, type the invitation code obtained during the Seam Bridge application installation.

3. In the Bridge Name field, type a unique name.

Type a unique Seam Bridge name and the pairing code from the Seam Bridge application installation.

1. Remember the Seam Bridge name for future reference. You must use this Seam Bridge name when connecting the on-premises access control system in a Connect Webview.

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Connecting the On-Premises Software System

After installing the Seam Bridge application and connecting Seam Bridge to your workspace, connect your on-premises software system to Seam using a Connect Webview. For detailed instructions on how to connect your system, see the setup instructions in the appropriate brand-specific system integration guide.