What is keying?
Keying is similar to keyway in that the millings on a key that determine which locks it can be inserted into. Each manufacturer has their own keyway, such as Schlage, Kwikset, Arrow, Yale, Sargent, etc. Some have multiple keyways but generally one keyway will not fit into another. Our products may list keying with letter/number codes. These are specific keyways made by certain manufacturers. If you are trying to get the same keyway that you have on other locks, look at your key as it should have a stamp on it showing the keyway. If the keying is not important for your application, simply choose one at random. Keying on our website may also include Keyed Alike and Keyed Different.
