The following can be applied to keys in general and safe keys in particular. After all, “Better be safe than sorry”, right?

If you have keys you do not want to lose or you just lost some keys and you don’t want that to happen again, here is what to do:

1. Do not put safe keys in the safe, batteries may die and you will not be able to open the safe or get the keys. Instead, store your safe keys in a secure location that is not easily accessible to others. This could be a locked drawer, or a hidden spot in your home.

2. If you have more than 1 key for the safe, avoid storing them together in the same spot. That way, you avoid losing them both at the same time

3. Take photos of your keys: in case you lose your keys, this can help you get you replacements in many instances. Just make sure that the cuts are visible as well as the codes (if there are any). If your keys are tubular, you should take a few photos that show the cuts all around the key as well as a photo of the inside of the key barrel. 

Pro tip: Emailing the photos to yourself is an extra step of precaution in case the photos get deleted from your phone.

4. Make a backup copy: If you have only one safe key, consider making a backup copy and storing it with a trusted friend or in a different safe location in your home. This can come in handy if you ever lose your primary key. We can help you get that done if you get in touch.

5. Use a tracking device: There are now tracking devices available that can help you locate your keys if you misplace them. Some of these devices use Bluetooth technology to connect with your smartphone and help you find your keys. Here are some examples of affordable key trackers:

* Chipolo Tracker (pack of 1x)

* Tile Mate Tracker (pack of 3x)

* Nutale Bluetooth Tracker (pack of 4x)

* Esky Key Finder (pack of 6x)

It is a common misconception that the safest place to store your safe keys is inside the safe. That is not ideal because when the batteries dies, you will not be able to open the safe or get the keys for that matter.

If you have any information about the key, you may be able to get key replacements to help you access the safe.

That is why, if you have a tubular key, a good solution for you to access your keys would be the tubular lock pick. They don’t require any great skill to use. We’ve had a number of customers saying this DIY solution worked for them. There’s a risk, of course, that it might not work. Here is an example of tubular lock picks from Amazon if you click here

Here is an example of tubular lock picks from Amazon if you click hereOut of all the situations you could be in, this is the worst.

Though the options are limited, there should be light in the end of the tunnel.

1. You can check if there are any codes on the side of the safe or on the keyhole, take a photo of the key hole and send it to us on help@welovekeys.co.uk to see if there is any hope of making a key out of that information.

2. If the safe isn’t bolted down, you could take it to a locksmith shop. They may have a lock pick which can pick these safes open.

3. If your safe has a tubular key, you could try using a tubular lock pick, though this is a temporary solution. It can help you access the safe if you need it urgently. Here is an example of tubular lock picks from Amazon if you click here

4. If your safe is not operated by a small tubular key, you may need a locksmith to call-out and open it for you. 1st Metropolitan Locksmiths can help you access your safe, just click here.

5. For the currently widely sold lower grade safes, you could check on YouTube for numerous hints on how to open them yourself.

Well, this situation is a bit tricky and does not have a definitive answer. This situation is a bit tricky and does not have a definitive answer.

In theory, you may be able to copy a key from the code on the key, on the keyhole or on the side of the safe. But sometimes, the codes are too short to translate into a functioning key or they’re simply too long to be key codes.

Since there is no direct answer to this, the best course of action would be to send an enquiry with the code and a photo of the keyhole. The engineers will take a look at it and get back to you with a solution.

Duplicating keys from photos is possible, but not always. Sending us your photos will help us guide you as to what to do next. Tubular keys are a different story, in order the duplicate them successfully, we would need clear photos of all the cuts in order to proceed.

You can email your photos to help@welovekeys.co.uk and our team will let you know what to do next. 

Getting safe key replacements is possible with We Love Keys. If you do not find your key in the Tubular Keys section or the Safe Keys section, you can always get in touch and we will do our best to assist you.

Learn more about safe key replacements online by clicking here.