diff --git a/packages/doorman.yaml b/packages/doorman.yaml
index 2f5c5ff..b50a9f3 100644
--- a/packages/doorman.yaml
+++ b/packages/doorman.yaml
@@ -8,10 +8,11 @@
 # mechanics, NO submodule (git_pull add-on lacks submodule support),
 # NO local copy: access-roster remains the single source of truth.
 #
-# UNLOCK IS DELIBERATELY NOT WIRED. Known badges are logged and
-# notified; nothing actuates. The HA->Pi relay control path is an open
-# design decision (#345 sketch, GLPI #741). Fail-safe: this automation
-# can never open the door.
+# UNLOCK PATH (founder-approved 2026-09-03): valid badge + the
+# doorman_unlock_enabled input_boolean ON -> rest_command fires the
+# doorctl endpoint on pfvsvrpi (Tailscale-bound, token+source
+# allowlisted, self-securing relay — KNEL/doorman README). Disarm = the
+# boolean OFF; unknown/disabled badges never reach this path.
 #
 # Change control (founder ruling 2026-09-02/03): this file deploys via
 # the pfv-bms master pipeline (webhook fast path + sha-watch safety
@@ -72,6 +73,23 @@ input_datetime:
     has_date: true
     has_time: true
 
+input_boolean:
+  # Arming switch (founder-level): ON = a valid badge DISPATCHES the
+  # unlock to the pfvsvrpi relay. OFF = valid badges log + notify but
+  # the door stays shut.
+  doorman_unlock_enabled:
+    name: Doorman unlock armed
+    icon: mdi:lock-open-variant
+
+rest_command:
+  # Fires the doorctl endpoint on pfvsvrpi (systemd socket-activated,
+  # Tailscale-bound, token+source allowlisted; self-securing relay).
+  # URL contains the token -> secret. KNEL/doorman README documents it.
+  doorman_unlock:
+    url: !secret doorman_unlock_url
+    method: get
+    timeout: 20
+
 automation:
   - id: doorman_badge_scan
     alias: Doorman - badge scan ingest + decision
@@ -137,8 +155,8 @@ automation:
                     checked: roster sensors are not populated. Logged
                     only; whitelist NOT evaluated. Check gitea
                     connectivity / KNEL/access-roster.
-          # Known + enabled badge: log + quiet notification. Unlock not
-          # wired by design (see header).
+          # Known + enabled badge: log, then dispatch unlock IF armed
+          # (founder-level input_boolean). Disarmed = log + notice only.
           - conditions: "{{ is_known and is_enabled }}"
             sequence:
               - action: logbook.log
@@ -146,11 +164,27 @@ automation:
                   name: Doorman
                   message: >-
                     Badge {{ badge_id }} ({{ holder }}) accepted at
-                    {{ reader }} — logged, unlock not wired (#741).
-              - action: notify.persistent_notification
-                data:
-                  title: Doorman — badge accepted
-                  message: "{{ holder }} scanned at {{ reader }} ({{ scanned }}). Logged. Unlock not wired (#741)."
+                    {{ reader }}.
+              - if:
+                  - condition: state
+                    entity_id: input_boolean.doorman_unlock_enabled
+                    state: 'on'
+                then:
+                  - action: rest_command.doorman_unlock
+                    continue_on_error: true
+                  - action: logbook.log
+                    data:
+                      name: Doorman
+                      message: "UNLOCK dispatched to the {{ reader }} relay (armed)."
+                  - action: notify.persistent_notification
+                    data:
+                      title: Doorman — badge accepted, UNLOCK dispatched
+                      message: "{{ holder }} scanned at {{ reader }} ({{ scanned }}). Door released for the hold window."
+                else:
+                  - action: persistent_notification.create
+                    data:
+                      title: Doorman — badge accepted, unlock NOT armed
+                      message: "{{ holder }} scanned at {{ reader }} ({{ scanned }}). Unlock is disarmed — door stayed shut."
           # In roster but disabled: flag it loudly (stolen/suspended
           # badge use is exactly what we want to know about).
           - conditions: "{{ is_known and not is_enabled }}"