Choosing a keypad code: plain cautions
Skip the obvious codes. Change any code you have shared.
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Skip the obvious codes
Avoid obvious codes such as 1234 or a birth year; change codes you have shared.
Keep it private
Do not write a code on the keypad, the door, or a note nearby. Do not send a code to us.
Code length
The maker's manual says how many digits a keypad takes. We give no length advice and no statistics.
What a 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: changing codes
Change it after you share it.
