Getting Started

HID® Crescendo Management Tool provides a simplified way to quickly manage your HID Crescendo® devices, including the high assurance Crescendo 2300 cards and the USB- and NFC-enabled HID Crescendo Key Series.

The HID Crescendo Management Tool is simple to deploy and allows users of Microsoft® Windows® desktop and server operating systems to quickly configure HID Crescendo devices for use without the need for central administration or remote management.

With a few easy steps, and without IT help-desk assistance, users can:

  • Identify an inserted device by product name, image and device serial number

  • Configure a device with One-Time Password options, certificates, PIN and Management Keys

  • Generate HOTP and TOTP passwords for highly secure transactions

This documentation explains how to install and use the HID Crescendo Management Tool. It includes information on product features, components, and hardware and software requirements. For more detailed information, please contact our sales team at sales@hidglobal.com.

Supported Devices

  • HID Crescendo Keys

  • HID Crescendo 2300 Cards

Note: The HID Crescendo Management Tool only targets HID Crescendo Devices with standalone profiles.