Keycafe
Cloud-based smart key management with SmartBox hardware, photo ID verification, and global key exchange network.
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About Keycafe
Keycafe is a cloud-based smart key management platform that combines physical SmartBox hardware with real-time access control and photo ID verification. Serving industries from short-term rentals to auto dealerships, construction, facilities management, and enterprise operations, Keycafe enables secure key handoffs through a global network of key exchange locations. The platform supports over 10 million key exchanges annually across 40+ countries, with API-first architecture for custom integrations.
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- API access & webhooks
- PMS integration
- Role-based user access
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- Keycafe is a cloud-based smart key management platform that combines physical SmartBox hardware with real-time access control and photo ID verification. Serving industries from short-term rentals to auto dealerships, construction, facilities management, and enterprise operations, Keycafe enables secure key handoffs through a global network of key exchange locations. The platform supports over 10 million key exchanges annually across 40+ countries, with API-first architecture for custom integrations.
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