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Deadbolt door hardware key lost: What to Check and What to Do Next
A lost deadbolt key is a security and access problem, not a reason to defeat the lock yourself. From a safe position, confirm that you own or are authorized to secure the property, record the deadbolt's visible brand and hardware details, and determine whether the key may have been lost, stolen, or left with someone who should no longer have access.
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Deadbolt key lost: What to Check and What to Do Next
If the key to a deadbolt is lost, do not try to defeat or force the lock. First determine whether the door is already secure and whether you still have a different working key.