An alternate key type corresponds to a unique customer identifier in a third-party system. For example: A student number from a student information system is one common alternate key type.
Go to Administration > Population Settings > Alternate Key Types.
Choose one of the following:
To create a new alternate key type, click Add New.
To modify an existing alternate key type:
Click the Name of the alternate key type.
Click Change Alternate Key Type Details.
In the Alternate Key Type Details section, specify the Name, valid Alternate Key Statuses, and/or any other necessary information.
In the Entry Points for this Alternate Key Type section, select the entry points where this alternate key type is valid.
In the Scanning Details section, specify information about the Magnetic stripe and/or Optical barcode that is associated with this alternate key, if applicable.
Click Save.
Adding or modifying an alternate key status
Adding or modifying an entry point