How to Get the Code for a Combination Lock

Losing the combination to your lock can be a stressful experience, and can prevent you from accessing your textbooks, sports equipment or other valuables. While certain tools are available that can cut through many locks, this solution should be used as a last resort, and should definitely not be used on locks that are someone else's property. If you have lost your combination and don't wish to destroy your lock, there are several steps you can take.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

    • 1

      Walk to your school's office, if the combination lock is on a school locker, and tell the secretary that you have lost your combination. Schools keep records of each locker's combination, and the students who use each locker. You may have to present your student ID.

    • 2

      Search for your combination in various locations such as your desk, wallet, gym bag, school bag or other school supplies. If you didn't memorize your combination, you may have stored it in one of these places.

    • 3

      Navigate to the website associated with your combination lock brand. Often, combination lock suppliers offer a way to give you your lost combination. You may have to fill out and submit a lost combination form along with a photo of your lock's serial number, if applicable.