We’re excited to announce a new tool designed to make guest entry into The Villages easier, faster, and more secure: the Fast Access Pass, now available through GateAccess.net and the Gate Access mobile app.
This feature is part of our continued efforts to streamline entry at the gates while maintaining a high level of safety and accuracy in documenting who is entering the community. It’s a small change with a big impact — saving time for both residents and gate staff.
💡What Is a Fast Access Pass?
The Fast Access Pass allows residents to send a digital barcode pass directly to their guests via text or email. Guests can then present the barcode at the gate using their smartphone. You can access and send passes via:
- GateAccess.net on a web browser
- The GateAccess mobile app, available for Apple and Android
Reminder: The app icon features a red stop-sign–shaped octagon with a small green “A” at the bottom center.
📲 How It Works
Using the GateAccess mobile app:
- Log in and go to the “Guest List” section
- Select or add a guest
- Tap the guest’s name to open their details
- Choose if the pass should be permanent or have an expiration date
- Tap “Save”
- Then tap the “Share” button in the top right corner and choose how to send the pass:
- 📱 Text message (iMessage or SMS)
- ✉️ Email
- 💳 Digital Wallet link (Apple Wallet or “Pass2U” for Android)
Your guest will be able to scan the pass at the gate, just like a boarding pass at the airport.
Lane Reminder: Guests using a Fast Access Pass must enter through the GUEST lane, not the resident lane. The barcode will be scanned by a gate officer at the guardhouse for entry.
Thank you for your patience as we reintroduce the Fast Access Pass. We hope you’ll find it a convenient way to welcome your guests. As always, Public Safety is here to support you every step of the way.
📍 Questions? Call Public Safety at (408) 239-5246 or visit us in Building B.
