How to Figure out Your Lock Combination on Your Safe

How to Figure out Your Lock Combination on Your Safe
Written By
Brenda Barron
Brenda Barron
Published: Nov 9, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Pen or pencil
  • Paper
  1. Push or pull up on safe's handle. Hold handle in place.

  2. Turn dial to the right until you hear a click, then turn an extra two numbers to the right. This is the first number in your combination. Take note.

  3. Hold the handle in place and spin dial to the left until it stops. This is your second number take note.

  4. Spin dial to the right as you continue to hold the handle up. Once you reach the final number, the safe will unlock and open. This will be your last number so take note.

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Brenda Barron

Brenda Barron is a writer, editor and researcher based in Southern California. She has worked as a writer since 2004, with work appearing in online and print publications such as BabyZone, "Cat Fancy" and "ePregnancy." She holds a Bachelor…

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