Congratulations you have purchased your new home! One of the features you liked so much about it was the Schlage Keyless Entry Keypad deadbolts and lever handles which provide security and convenience. The only problem is now that you have moved in, you don’t feel secure as the prior owners’ old code is still in the keypad and you don’t have the instructions to change the code. What now?
Here at GoKeyless we want to help you feel that same security you wanted to have when you first saw the locks. So here at GoKeyless we thought why not provide you with the help you need? With that in mind here are the instructions to change the code on your BE and FE series Schlage keyless deadbolt locks and lever handle locks:
Step 1: You need to locate the master code for the lock. Without the booklet there is only one other place to find this code. If you take the lock off of the door you will find the master code on a sticker on the back of the front of the lock. It is put there for security purposes as it requires you to have the access and ability to remove the lock from the door. The sticker will have three codes on it. The first one is your six digit Master Code labeled as such and the other two are pre-set four digit user codes set by the manufacturer so that people do not have to set a code unless they want to do so.
Step 2: Now that you have located the Master Code you need to begin by removing the old user code in the lock. If you look at the keypad you will notice that it has ten numbers and above those ten numbers is a button labeled Schlage. We will use the following abbreviations for the sequences: The Master Code is six digits and will look like this: 6DMC. The four digit user codes will look like this: 4DUC. The Schlage button will light up as you do the sequences: It will flash orange once it is in program mode, green when it accepts sequences and codes, and red when something is entered incorrectly. To remove a code you will do the following Sequence:
DELTE CODE: 6DMC + Schlage button + #2 + Current 4DUC + Reenter Current 4DUC Schlage button flashes green.
Step 3: Now that you have removed the code the previous owners had you may worry about there being more codes in the lock. Well do not worry as we can go ahead an erase all the user codes on the lock with one sequence:
Remove ALL User Codes: 6DMC + Schlage button + #6 + Reenter 6DMC
Note: This removes all user codes but not the master code.
Step 4: Excellent job on removing the old codes now you need to enter a new code for yourself. To add a new code at any time you will follow this sequence:
ADD CODE: 6DMC + Schlage button + #1 + New 4DUC + Reenter 4DUC Schlage button flashes green.
Congratulations once again as you have now reprogrammed your new locks and they are ready use! If you need additional locks or know others who do check us out at GoKeyless.com, America’s Choice for Keyless Entry!
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September 21, 2010 at 9:16 AM |
I took our lock apart and found the small piece of paper reflecting the User Code A and User Code B but the master code portion of the paper was torn or worn off. I do not have the master code. What do I do now?
September 23, 2010 at 8:09 AM |
Dear Glen, Unfortunately since you are unable to obtain the master code you need to call the manufacturer and they will work with you from there. You can contact them at 800-847-1864. Tom Johnson, GoKeyless
October 29, 2010 at 7:42 AM |
How do I change the battery?
January 10, 2011 at 6:16 AM |
Dear Jo, which lock do you have? Team GoKeyless
July 31, 2011 at 2:53 PM |
How large is the interior box?
August 1, 2011 at 12:59 PM |
Dear Greg Conner, which interior box are you referring to? Team GoKeyless
August 5, 2011 at 10:15 AM |
I have tried the directions above and it is not working. Do these directions work for all Schlage keyless locks?
August 5, 2011 at 10:29 AM |
Hey Lisa! For all the Schlage BE / FE locks, what model number do you have?
Team GoKeyless
August 5, 2011 at 10:51 AM |
Those instructions do work for the Schlage FE595. If you’re still stuck, please call Schlage’s tech support line at 866-322-1237. Team GoKeyless
September 21, 2011 at 2:28 PM |
Worked great, thank you.
October 12, 2011 at 1:26 PM |
Wonderful instructions. Follow these and you won’t go wrong.
November 18, 2011 at 2:41 PM |
It looks like I locked myself out. I remember the code, but there is a red light blinking. I’m guessing it’s the battery. And of course my keys are inside the locked room. Is there a way to “charge the battery” or “jolt” it so that I can input my code?
November 18, 2011 at 2:57 PM |
Contact Schlage Tech Support 866-322-1237, they know all of those cool tricks.
November 28, 2011 at 6:28 AM |
I find a huge hole in security with these locks that I paid quite a bit of money for. Simply that if someone else, whether a previous owner or tenants etc. have acquired thett master code it renders the lock virtually useless as they now have the ability to override your new codes at will. There seems to be no way to change the master code. Serious problem!
November 28, 2011 at 8:41 AM |
Actually Michael, there IS a way to change the programming code. It an easy process that is explained in the manual that came with the lock. That should resolve your security hole!
December 3, 2011 at 12:25 AM |
what happens if the codes are worn off the inside of the locks?
December 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM |
The original codes can also be found in the original manual that came with the lock. If you do not have the manual, contact Schlage Tech Support 866-322-1237, they may be able to assist you.
December 4, 2011 at 4:57 AM |
Is there a way to change the master code?
December 5, 2011 at 10:08 AM |
When you say “Master Code”, do you mean “Programming Code”? There IS a way to change the programming code. It an easy process that is explained in the manual that came with the lock.
December 7, 2011 at 9:39 PM |
I have the user guide but not the “manual” and as far as I can see this doesn’t give me a “master code”. I want to change the code and I’m not seeing that in the user guide. Can you help me please.
December 8, 2011 at 11:08 AM |
If that label is worn away and you do not have the original manual, then your last chance is contacting Schlage Tech Support 866-322-1237.
January 22, 2012 at 1:55 PM |
How do I add a 2nd code?
January 23, 2012 at 10:14 AM |
This is a fairly simple process. The instructions can be found in the manual that was provided with the lock. All of the instructions for code setting are found on one chart.
January 23, 2012 at 11:02 AM
My apologies, I should have given more info. When I bought the house I was not given any paperwork or manuals. I do have the master code and have changed the code for myself. But was wanting to add a 2nd code for my sister.
January 23, 2012 at 11:28 AM
Here is a link to the manufacturers website. On this webpage, they have a list of product manuals. You can probably match the lock you have by looking at product images on their website.
http://consumer.schlage.com/Service-Support/Pages/InstructionsandManuals.aspx
February 2, 2012 at 5:42 PM |
are these locks easy to bump? since there is an override key available?
February 3, 2012 at 10:04 AM |
Our Tech Support Team says that these are not very easy to bump. As has been explained to us: “The cores have a Mushroom-pin (also called a T-pin) that makes it much more difficult to bump.” Also, some of the models have core that turned horizontally rather than a standard vertical which adds difficulty to bumping. Bumping is probably still possible, but there are measures in place to insure that it will be a comparatively difficult process.