Door Codes / Digital Door Locks

How they Work:

The door opens when the code is entered and many can be programmed to automatically lock again when closed.

•  Security code consists typically of 4 digits, and when combined numbers from 0 to 9, there will be 10,000 possible combinations.

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Choosing a strong digital keypad code

Here are some of the tips to choose a secure code that is difficult to crack:

Pick a random but easy to remember code

• Create a combination that is original but difficult to remember will serve no purpose.
• Avoid using a code that can be guessed easily, or having any connection to your life. Examples include: anniversary, birthdates, street number, year of birth, or other important life dates.

Avoid commonly used codes

• The topmost commonly used codes, according to a study, are 1234,, 6789, 1111, 0000, 1212, and 7777.
• Do not use your house number, phone number, birthday or social security numbers, sequential numbers, default pins,or  patterns like the numbers on the four corners of the device

Frequently Update the Code

• Update the code at least twice per year
• People that have access to the codes may write them down or share them which causes dangers
• If a re-used code from another platform of use- if it gets compromised, so does your house
• Staff from companies may change, and old employees may make bad choices

Use Different Codes for Different Users, if Possible.

• Assign each professional individual codes, and try to keep them short and simple- these may be even themed from words related to that profession or person..
• Never re-use pin, voicemail, or phone passwords as the passcode for home codes.