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

For further information, 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.

System Requirements

To use the HID Crescendo Management Tool, you need a Microsoft® Windows® PC or Server with:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 or later (client)

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016 or later (server)

  • A minimum of 4 GB of RAM

  • A built-in or external smart card reader (for HID Crescendo Cards)

  • An available USB-A or USB-C port (for HID Crescendo Keys)