Electronic safes are used for keeping money, valuables, firearms, and sensitive documents. A strong combination safeguards your belongings but is easy to remember. While a locksmith will help if you forget the code, you can use the tips below to find the sweet spot between safe and simple codes.

Do:

Use complex patterns.

Many people who have safes with keypads remember patterns instead of numbers. Using the digits on the four corners or making a cross over the keypad are two common choices.

If you’d like to draw a pattern, pick complicated or unique designs, such as a zig-zags or bottom-to-top lines.

Use technology.

There are some apps, such as LastPass, that create strong passcodes from random numbers. Apps also store combinations so that you don’t have to write them down.

You can even use these services to frequently change your code without having to come up with new ideas. 

Don’t:

Select consecutive numbers.

1-2-3-4 and 4-3-2-1 are common combinations because they’re easy to remember. For more safety, choose other codes. For example, higher numbers and non-consecutive digits are harder to guess.

Choose obvious dates.

Dates can make strong passcodes. However, you should pick ones that aren’t included in your identification documents. 

Select a date that only your family knows, such as when you first met your spouse. You can also pick a familiar date and add one value to each digit. For instance, if your child was born on December 2, your four-digit passcode would be 1303.

If you forget the combination of your safe, access it with help from the locksmiths at Cohen's Key Shop. This locksmith provides combination changes and repairs for safes in New Haven County, CT. In business since 1897, they are dedicated to customer service. Call (203) 397-3528 to get an estimate, or visit their website to learn more about how they make your property more secure.