How Do You Get Locks Keyed Alike for Multiple Access Points?

If you have more than one gate, door or entry point on a site, having a different key for every lock can become inconvenient very quickly. A keyed alike system solves this problem. Keyed alike padlocks are built to the same key code, meaning one key will open every lock within the set. This makes day-to-day access far easier and reduces the chance of lost or mixed-up keys.

When Keyed Alike Padlocks Make Sense

Keyed alike systems are particularly useful when:

Multiple gates or yards need regular access
Staff or contractors share entry points
You issue keys to visitors, clubs or members
A site has seasonal users who need simple access
You want to avoid managing a large keyring

Common examples include farms, fishing lakes, storage compounds, business forecourts, allotments and community facilities.

Choosing the Right Padlock Type

We can match the keyed alike option to your environment and fittings:

General outdoor use: Abus 65 brass padlocks are durable, reliable and cost-effective.
Coastal or wet environments: Use the Abus 70IB marine-grade range for improved corrosion resistance.
Higher security sites: The Abus Granit range provides very strong protection and uses the Abus Plus cylinder system. This prevents keys being copied at a local locksmith, helping you control how many keys are in circulation.

The correct padlock size and shackle clearance will depend on your gate fittings, so measuring the staple or chain gap is always recommended.

How Key Control Works

A keyed alike set can be supplied with any number of locks and keys. You can choose:

One key supplied to each user
Multiple keys for shared access teams
Restricted keys (where only authorised personnel can order new copies)

We also keep a record of all keyed alike suites supplied. This means that if you need to expand your site security later, we can provide additional padlocks keyed to match your original set.

A Practical Example

If your site has four gates, three storage sheds and a fuel store, you can have:

8 padlocks, all keyed alike
One key that opens everything
Optional spare keys and controlled duplication

This significantly reduces key management issues and helps ensure users always have the access they need.