Can two locks have the same key?

Keyed alike means one key fits all locks, for example your front and back door locks can both use the same key or every lock in an office can use the same key. Having your locks keyed alike is very beneficial if you want to open & close all your door locks with one key.

Do all door locks have the same key?

No. The same company usually offers locks that are keyed-alike (ka), for the homeowners who want their front and back doors to use the same key, and to have a total of four identical keys to open either lock.

Do all locks of the same brand have the same key?

How many locks can have the same key?

One key can actually open six locks. When we reached out to Home Depot to find out how many of their locks were keyed alike, they said, “We are not able to break out that information, and to contact the manufacturers.” If you do buy new locks and want added protection, Boddie has advice before installing them.

Do Master locks have different keys?

In a Master Keyed system, a master key opens all the locks in the system although each lock also has its own unique key. This permits organizing master key systems along departmental or other functional lines to allow supervisory or emergency access.

How can you tell which locks are keyed alike?

It’s easy to spot locks that are keyed alike. “Look right on the box and find a particular key number,” Boddie said. For example, locks by Schlage with the Number 10239; one key can open four locks. Kwikset is another popular brand that uses the same method with their packaging. One key can actually open six locks.

Can more than one key open the same lock?

At the same time, more than one key can open the same lock. In an office building, for example, each employee can have their own key which unlocks the door to their office.

How do keyless locks work?

Keyless locks require input from each individual user in order to gain access at the entry point. This could be an entry code typed into a keypad. Other systems use access cards or key fobs that are programmed to work with proximity readers.

Should you lock your home’s door with the same key?

Boddie says someone could purchase a lock with the same key and have access to your home. “It leaves you vulnerable to someone else, maybe having a key that they shouldn’t have,” he said. It’s easy to spot locks that are keyed alike.