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[Automation](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/settings?hsLang=en#automation) October 30, 2026 # Settings - Access Control/Overlock ## Set rules for when accounts become delinquent and what actions the system should take automatically.   These settings are configured by selecting the **gear icon** in the top right **\> Automation \> Access Control/Overlock**  - Access control **Digit requirements**  - Many access control systems will allow you to control how many digits long a code is required to be - When a new tenant moves in they will be given an access code at least this long - Enable **Access Lockout** - Enable access lockout corresponds to access control and gate integrations. - Many integrated access control systems can automatically deactivate a tenant’s code after they are a set number of days past due. - You can then set how many days past due the tenant will need to be before their code is deactivated - You can also set a minimum overdue amount  - A tenant will have to owe at least this much money before their code is deactivated - Notify Storage operator to **overlock** - Many storage operators use a red overlock system to prevent overdue tenants from accessing the space. - This allows you to set automated reminders for yourself to add locks to these past due tenants. - You can then set how many days past due the tenant will need to be before the overlock notification is sent - - You can also set a minimum overdue amount  - A tenant will have to owe at least this much money before a notification is sent to the operator to overlock the unit ![](https://help.6storage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-30-2026-01-47-16-5427-PM.png?width=1909&height=674&name=image-png-Oct-30-2026-01-47-16-5427-PM.png)   - [What's New? / Release Notes](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/whats-new-release-notes?hsLang=en) - [FAQ](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/faq?hsLang=en) - [Admin Portal](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/admin-portal?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Leads](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/admin-portal?hsLang=en#leads) - [Dashboard](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/admin-portal?hsLang=en#dashboard) - [Move-In](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/admin-portal?hsLang=en#move-in) - [Sitemap](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/admin-portal?hsLang=en#sitemap) - [Tenants](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/admin-portal?hsLang=en#tenants) - [Units](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/admin-portal?hsLang=en#units) - [Messaging](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/admin-portal?hsLang=en#messaging) - [Billing](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/admin-portal?hsLang=en#billing) - [Delinquency](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/admin-portal?hsLang=en#delinquency) - [Reports](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/admin-portal?hsLang=en#reports) - [Tasks](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/admin-portal?hsLang=en#tasks) - [Rental Hub & Tenant Portal](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/rental-hub-tenant-portal?hsLang=en) - [Settings](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/settings?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Operator](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/settings?hsLang=en#operator) - [Facility Set-Up](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/settings?hsLang=en#facility-set-up) - [Financial Settings](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/settings?hsLang=en#financial-settings) - [Customizations](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/settings?hsLang=en#customizations) - [Documents](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/settings?hsLang=en#documents) - [Automation](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/settings?hsLang=en#automation) - [Integrations](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/settings?hsLang=en#integrations) - [Roles and Permissions](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/settings?hsLang=en#roles-and-permissions) - [General](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/general?hsLang=en) - [Getting started](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/getting-started?hsLang=en) - [Website Services](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/website-services?hsLang=en) - [Payment Processing](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/payment-processing?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Fortis](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/payment-processing?hsLang=en#fortis) - [Priority Payments/MXMerchant](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/payment-processing?hsLang=en#priority-payments-mxmerchant) - [Paya/Nuvei](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/payment-processing?hsLang=en#paya-nuvei) - [V2 to V3](https://help.6storage.com/knowledge-base/v2-to-v3?hsLang=en) [![6Storage Customer Support White](https://help.6storage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6Storage%20Customer%20Support%20White.png?width=200&height=54&name=6Storage%20Customer%20Support%20White.png "6Storage Customer Support White")](http://6Storage.com) #### Modern Software. 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