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title: "Keycode activation"
slug: "keycode-activation"
tags: ["admin"]
updated: 2026-05-28T11:22:22Z
published: 2026-05-28T11:22:22Z
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.cirrusassessment.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Keycode activation

***Use this page to activate the Keycode feature.***

Keycode is a single-use, easy-to-enter login method that gives candidates direct access to their exams.

When a candidate logs in to Cirrus with a keycode, Cirrus validates the login and redirects the candidate directly to their exam. The candidate dashboard is bypassed.

For more information, see the [Keycode article](/v1/docs/keycode).

### Use keycode

Select this option to activate Keycode.

### Require username

Select this option alongside **Use Keycode** to require candidates to enter both their username and keycode to access their exam.