Access control
Access control decides who is allowed to start a charging session. When it's enabled, the charger waits for authorization after you plug in — the LED ring turns yellow — and charging only begins once the session is approved.
How a session is authorized
When access control is on, a session can be started in any of these ways:
Charging tag (RFID / NFC). Hold the tag against the Enua logo on the front of the charger. A short beep confirms it was read.
The Enua app. Open your charger in the app and tap Start charging. When access control is on, the app shows Access control enabled below the button.
Autocharge. The charger recognises your registered car automatically when you plug in — no tag or tap needed. The car appears as Active and the session is authorized for you.
Charging tags
Create a tag. In the Enua app: Settings → Sharing and Access → My Charging Tags → Register Tag.
Which tags work? Most NFC and RFID tags work — register one and test it; if the charger beeps, it's compatible. For guaranteed compatibility, use Enua's own charging tags.
Share access with other people
To let family members or colleagues charge:
- In the Enua app: Settings → Sharing & Access → Share Chargers or Share Facilities.
- On enua.cloud: open the facility, click Access → + Add user. To share a single station, select it under Overview → Access → + Add user.
Charging without authorization
A facility can also be set up so that no authorization is required — anyone who plugs in can charge, with no tag or app tap. This is a setting on the facility, configured by the owner or operator. With access control switched off there is no yellow "requires authorization" step.
Related
- Autocharge — start charging automatically by just plugging in.
- What the lights mean — including the yellow "requires authorization" ring.
- FAQ — charging tags, sharing, and transferring ownership.