To reset a 4-digit user code on a Schlage keypad lock, you must first delete the old code and then program a new one. This requires your 6-digit Programming Code, which is located in your manual or on a sticker on the back of the lock.
To reset a Schlage keypad lock without the programming code, you need to perform a factory default reset. This will erase all existing user codes and restore the original factory settings.
Changing the combination on a 4-digit lock usually involves turning the open shackle 90∘90 raised to the composed with power90∘ or 180∘180 raised to the composed with power180∘, pressing it down, setting your new code, and pulling it back up.
If the lock was set up through the locks keypad:
To change or update a 4-digit user code on your Schlage BE489WB lock, you will need the 6-digit Programming Code found on the sticker inside the lock. You can do this by using the physical keypad or the Schlage Home App.
Changing the 4-digit code on a Schlage lock requires deleting the old code and adding a new one. You will need your 6-digit Programming Code, which is found on the sticker inside your lock assembly (or in the original user guide).
To change a 4-digit user code on a Schlage FE595 lock, you must delete the old code first and then add the new one. You will need the lock's 6-digit programming code, which is located on the yellow sticker inside the lock or on the front of your original manual.
To change the 4-digit code on a Schlage BE365, you need the 6-digit programming code (found on the label on the back of the lock or in the manual). The lock requires you to delete the old code first, then add the new one.
To delete a 4-digit code on a Schlage lock, enter your 6-digit programming code, press the Schlage button, press 2, and then enter the 4-digit code you want to delete twice.
To change the combination on a Schlage keypad lock (BE365/FE595), enter your 6-digit programming code, press the Schlage button, press '1', and then enter the new 4-digit user code twice. A green light and long beep confirm the new code is active. The programming code is found on the yellow sticker on the back of the lock.
To reset a 4-digit lock, the method depends on whether you have a mechanical padlock (which uses a shackle) or an electronic keypad door lock.
To set a code on a 4-digit combination padlock, unlock it using the current code (usually 0-0-0-0). Pull up the shackle, rotate it 90 or 180 degrees, and push it down. While holding the shackle down, dial in your new code. Pull the shackle back up and return it to its original position.
Resetting a keypad door lock depends on whether you know the current master/programming code or need to perform a complete factory reset.
If you lost your Schlage programming code, you can easily recover it using the factory-preset code located on the lock's yellow or white sticker. You can find this sticker in two places:
Bypassing a Schlage lock depends on the model: for keypads, you can use the mechanical emergency key, enter a valid 6-digit programming code, or use a 9-volt battery on bottom contacts for dead batteries. For privacy knobs, a small pin/screwdriver in the hole works, while older models can be bypassed with a key blank and a strike.
Reconnect the Battery
Reconnect the battery within approximately 10 seconds of pressing the Schlage button. Timing is critical at this step. If the battery is reconnected too slowly, the lock will not enter reset mode, and the process will need to be restarted from Step 1.
The location of the reset button on a Schlage lock depends on your specific model. It is typically either a hidden button on the interior assembly (next to the thumb-turn) or the front Schlage logo/button.
To reset a Schlage BE365 keypad lock without the programming code, you must perform a factory reset. This wipes all custom user codes and restores the original six-digit programming code and four-digit user codes found on the factory sticker.
The "master code" on a Schlage lock—officially called the Programming Code—is a unique 6-digit number used to put the lock into programming mode, not to unlock it.
To change the code on most Schlage keypad locks (like the BE365, FE575, or FE595), you will need the 6-digit Programming Code found on the yellow sticker on the back of the lock assembly or in your user manual.
To change the BE375 code, first enter the existing programming code on the keypad. Press the Schlage button, then '1' to start programming. Enter a new 4-digit user code followed by the Schlage button to save.