Changing and sharing keypad codes
Change a code after you share it. The maker's manual has the steps.
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When to change a code
Avoid obvious codes such as 1234 or a birth year; change codes you have shared. Change codes when someone moves out or no longer needs access.
Where the steps are
The maker's manual has the steps for a given keypad. Follow the maker's instructions.
Default settings
Change default settings as the maker directs. We publish no default codes, master codes, or reset steps.
What a new code cannot promise
No keypad, lock, or code can guarantee that a door will stay secure or that a break-in will not happen.
This is general information, not legal or security advice.
FAQ
General information only. No keypad, lock, or code can guarantee that a door will stay secure or that a break-in will not happen. Keep codes private, change any code you have shared, and follow the maker's instructions. Before you put a keypad or lock on a door people use to leave a building, check with your local building or fire official. In an emergency, call 911.
Next: choosing a code
Skip the obvious codes.
