How to Rekey A Schlage Lock? Details Step-by-Step Guide

If you are looking for how to rekey a Schlage lock, you have come to the right place. We will tell you exactly how to do it. This guide will provide detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for rekeying any Schlage lock.

Last Updated on May 2, 2024 by Vincent Zhu

What rekey kit do you need to rekey a Schlage lock?

The follower bar

To rekey a Schlage lock, you need a Schlage lock to rekey kit. The kit comes with all the parts you need to rekey your Schlage lock, including:

• The follower bar. This is used to slide the cylinder housing away from the cylinder.
• The cylinder cap removal tool is unique for removing the cylinder cap from your lock’s cylinder housing.
• Key gauge. This is used to remove the lever or knob from the chassis, Determine Pin Combinations and determine the appropriate pin height.
• The Kit Map. Navigating your way through the Kit tray.

The Kit Map

The kit comes with all these, but you can find them on Amazon if you lose them or want to buy extra pieces for other locks.

Some optional things make rekeying easier. These include:

• A keyhole cover plate for replacing your old one after it’s removed during rekeying. This keeps dust and moisture out of your keyhole, so it lasts longer and helps prevent people from seeing how it works when they accidentally use an old key on your lock!
• This reset tool allows you to reset all combinations on your Schlage deadbolt without having to get inside and manually change bits inside the cylinder head (which is hard).

How to rekey a Schlage lock with a master key?

You will need a master or original key to rekey a Schlage lock, but the process may differ slightly for different types.

Now, let’s introduce how to rekey Schlage deadbolt locks, Schlage keypad locks, and Schlage keypad deadbolt locks.

Rekeying the Schlage deadbolt lock

To rekey a Schlage deadbolt:

1. You must remove the Schlage deadbolt from the package and insert the original key.
2. Use the cylinder cap removal tool to remove the cylinder cap.
3. Remove the cylinder pin and spring behind the cylinder pin.
4. Rotate the key to the two o’clock position.
5. Use the follower bar to slide the deadbolt housing away from the cylinder. Do not remove the follower bar.
6. Empty the existing bottom pins of the cylinder. Remove the original key.
7. Locate the key cut number on the new key. Insert a new key into the cylinder.
8. Review the rekey kit map for pin locations and match numbers to a new key.
9. Insert the correct numbered pin into the first hole, reading the cylinder right to the left.
10. Insert the correct numbered pin into the second hole.
11. Insert the correct numbered pin into the third, fourth, and fifth holes.
12. Verify all inserted pins are entirely flush with the top of the cylinder.
13. Push the cylinder back into the deadbolt housing using the follower bar. Remove the key.
14. Re-insert the cylinder spring and cylinder pin.
15. Use the cylinder cap removal tool to tighten the cylinder cap back on the cylinder.
16. Simulate locking and unlocking the deadbolt to confirm rekey success.
17. Repackage product.

Now, you have finished rekeying a Schlage deadbolt lock.

Schlage DEADBOLT Rekeying

Rekeying the Schlage keypad lock

To rekey a Schlage keypad lock:

1. Remove the interior portion of the keypad lock from the packaging.
2. Remove the support piece from the packaging.
3. Open the built-in door on the exterior part of the keypad lock.
4. Use the cylinder cap removal tool to remove the cylinder cap.
5. Remove the cylinder pin and spring behind the cylinder pin.
6. Insert the original key and rotate the key to the two o’clock position.
7. Use the follower bar to slide the keypad lock housing away from the cylinder. Do not remove the follower bar.
8. Empty existing pins out of the cylinder. Remove the original key.
9. Locate the key cut number on the new key. Insert a new key into the cylinder.
10. Review the rekey kit map for pin locations and match numbers to the new Schlage key.
11. Insert the correct numbered pin into the first hole, reading the cylinder right to the left.
12. Insert the correct numbered pin into the second hole.
13. Insert the correct numbered pin into the third, fourth, and fifth holes.
14. Verify all inserted pins are entirely flush with the top of the cylinder.
15. Push the cylinder back into the keypad lock housing using the follower bar. Remove the key.
16. Re-insert the cylinder spring and cylinder pin.
17. Use the cylinder cap removal tool to tighten the cylinder cap back on the cylinder.
18. Replace the built-in door with the lock assembly.
19. Simulate locking and unlocking the keypad lock to confirm rekey success.
20. Repackage product.

Rekeying a Schlage keypad deadbolt lock

To rekey a Schlage keypad deadbolt lock:

1. Remove the interior metal escutcheon from the packaging.
2. Remove the inner plate from the packaging.
3. Remove the six screws from the exterior portion of the keypad deadbolt.
4. Remove the deadbolt turn portion from the assembly.
5. Remove the cylinder from the deadbolt turn.
6. Remove the three pieces attached to the cylinder.
7. Use the cylinder cap removal tool to remove the cylinder cap.
8. Remove the cylinder pin and spring behind the cylinder pin
9. Insert the original key and rotate it to the two o’clock position.
10. Use the follower bar to slide the cylinder housing away from the cylinder. Do not remove the follower bar.
11. Empty the existing bottom pins of the cylinder. Remove original key
12. Locate the key cut number on the new key. Insert a new key into the cylinder.
13. Review the rekey kit map for pin locations and match numbers to a new key.
14. Insert the correct numbered pin into the first hole, reading the cylinder right to the left.
15. Insert the correct numbered pin into the second hole.
16. Insert the correct numbered pin into the third, fourth, and fifth holes.
17. Verify all inserted pins are entirely flush with the top of the cylinder.
18. Push the cylinder back into the cylinder housing using the follower bar. Remove the key.
19. Re-insert the cylinder spring and cylinder pin.
20. Use the cylinder cap removal tool to tighten the cylinder cap back on the cylinder.
21. Place additional parts back onto the cylinder assembly.
22. Simulate locking and unlocking the deadbolt to confirm rekey success.
23. Place the deadbolt turn with the cylinder back onto the keypad deadbolt assembly.
24. Place the outer cover back onto the keypad deadbolt assembly.
25. Screw in the six screws to finish assembling the exterior keypad portion.
26. Repackage product.

You can check this video to learn how to rekey a Schlage keypad deadbolt lock with a master key:

How to Rekey Schlage BE365 Keypad Deadbolt

How to rekey a Schlage lock with a Duplicate Key?

To rekey a Schlage lock with a duplicate key:

1. Use the Key Gauge to Determine Pin Combinations
2. With key cuts facing up, slide the key into the opening of the key gauge, located near the number “0.” Move the key to the first cut, or notch, from the key bow.
3. Slide the key left until it stops on a number.
4. Write down the number and proceed to the next cut.
5. Repeat until all cuts have a corresponding number—from the bow to the tip of the key. This five- or six-digit number is the key combination or “bitting.”

How to rekey a Schlage lock without the original key?

Please note: If you don’t have any original key or master key, it is hard to rekey a Schlage lock without the original key unless you have a professional legal Lock-picking tool.

So, if you need to rekey a Schlage lock without the original key, the best option is to find a locksmith.

This will help ensure that the job is done correctly and safely. If you do not have a locksmith, consider calling one before proceeding with any rekeying process.

Once you’ve found a professional to assist you in your rekeying efforts, ask them to come over and replace your current locks with their own. This way, no one else has access to the inside of your house except for yourself!

Also, you can check this video to rekey a Schlage lock without the original key.

How To Easily Rekey Your Door Without A Key?

How to rekey a Schlage lock with a reset key?

Please note Rekey, a Schlage lock with a reset key, is a technology from Schlage SecureKey Products. And Schlage no longer manufactures and ships its SecureKey line of products after December 31, 2011

SecureKey is a technology used inside the cylinder of Schlage® residential door locks to enable rekeying the lock without removing it from the door.

So you don’t need to rekey a Schlage lock with a reset key.

Why need to rekey a Schlage lock?

Rekeying a lock is changing one or more keys to that Schlage lock. This can be done for various reasons, but rekeying occurs when an owner no longer wants their property secured by the original key(s) or the Schlage lock is not working.

There are several reasons why you might need to rekey your Schlage lock. Some of the most common ones include:

• You want to change the keys. If you’ve lost or misplaced one of your keys, rekeying is an affordable way to get new ones that will open your Schlage locks.
• You’re moving into a new house. If you have a new tenant moving in or want a different set of keys, you must rekey the locks.
• Changing locks. This is the best method for moving into a new place and changing the locks from when it was last occupied. You can also use this method if you’ve lost your keys or want them changed for any other reason.

Conclusion

Rekeying a Schlage lock is easy and can be done within minutes. It will take longer if you’re unfamiliar with how locks work or don’t have the right tools for rekeying. If you have any questions or concerns about rekeying your lock, please contact ShineACS Locks anytime.