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Re-Key Your Kwikset Locks in Minutes

Skip the locksmith, keep the same hardware, and make your old keys obsolete โ€” all by yourself in under 5 minutes.

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Save $75โ€“$150
vs. calling a locksmith

How It Works

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Insert the Current Key

Put your existing working key into the lock and turn it to the 3 o'clock position (a quarter turn clockwise).

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Use the SmartKey Tool

Insert the special re-key tool into the small slot next to the keyhole and push until you feel it click.

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Remove & Insert New Key

Pull out the old key, insert your new key, and turn it back. That's it โ€” your lock now works with the new key only!

What You'll Need

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Kwikset SmartKey Re-Key Kit

The official re-keying tool plus new keys. Works with all Kwikset SmartKey locks (look for the small slot next to your keyhole).

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Extra Kwikset Key Blanks

Need more keys? Grab a pack of Kwikset-compatible blanks to make copies for family members.

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Why DIY Re-Keying?

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Just moved in? Ensure old keys no longer work without replacing all your locks.

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Lost a key? Re-key instantly so the lost key becomes useless.

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Too many keys? Re-key all your Kwikset locks to use the same key.

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Relationship change? Quickly secure your home without awkward conversations.