How Do I Duplicate My Medeco Key?

So you want to duplicate your Medeco key. Unlike some other keys that you can take to a kiosk to have a copy cut, Medeco keys are protected by patents and design features so that only certified locksmiths can duplicate them.

When a Medeco key and lock system is installed, there are several authorization measures in place to protect the owner from key duplication and provide clear visibility into who has facility access at any given time. Ensuring proper key control is critical to the overall security strategy for facilities—so when ownership changes hands, a comprehensive verification process has been put in place.

I need my Medeco key copied, but I don’t know where to start.

But, as the saying goes, “life happens,” and sometimes a legitimate need arises for a Medeco key to be duplicated without the authorization card, the contact information for the original locksmith, or any other identifiable information readily available. Most often, we get customer service requests from new facility managers, equipment managers, or homeowners who inherited a Medeco key system but don’t have a way to get in contact with the original owner’s locksmith.

If you’re looking to duplicate your Medeco key, there are a few ways to go about it.

For homeowners or renters looking to duplicate a Medeco key:

1. If you have the number of the locksmith who installed the Medeco lock system, the first step in getting a key duplicated is to call the locksmith. Sometimes this information is passed along to the new owner along with the key.

2. If you don’t have the contact information for the original locksmith, check to see if you have the key code or an authorization card for your key (this is not listed on the key itself).

3. Take a picture of both sides of your key.

4. Contact Medeco Customer Service and provide the clear pictures of the key along with any information you have about the original retailer and the type of lock the key operates.

For OEMs or OEM contractors looking to duplicate a Medeco key:

1. If you still have contact with the original owner who hired the locksmith, the first step in getting a key duplicated is to get the contact information of the locksmith.

2. If you do not have contact with the original owner or are unable to contact the locksmith who installed the Medeco key system, check to see if you have the key code or an authorization card for your key (this is not listed on the key itself).

3. Take a picture of both sides of your key.

4. Determine the type of lock the key opens and the company or brand name that installed the lock.

5. Contact Medeco Customer Service and provide the clear pictures of the key along with any information you have about the original retailer and the type of lock the key operates.

Need to get in touch with Customer Service? You can contact the Medeco Customer Care Department at 1-877-633-3261, or click here to get in touch with us.

Medeco sees part of the responsibility of facilitating true key control as keeping a record of all historical installations of our systems. Our customer services representatives have an extensive registrar of installations, certified locksmiths and program dealers, and previous customers, and take a very active role in helping you to partner with a certified locksmith that will be able to duplicate your key while still maintaining secure key control for your property.

Why are Medeco keys so difficult to copy?

The answer is deceivingly simple – Medeco keys are difficult to copy to prevent duplication.

Unauthorized key duplication generates a constant threat to home and business owners alike. If your key is easily copied, your facilities, proprietary assets, and occupants are at risk of security breaches. Having a robust key control system in place, in conjunction with secure mechanical keys and locks not only protects your valuables but ensures that your access control strategy is simplified and protected.

For this reason, most Medeco keys can only be cut by certified locksmiths. This ensures an additional line of defense for your property.

If you’re interested in superior mechanical security, we recommend a high-security protected keyway like Medeco 4. This patented lock and key system cannot be duplicated without the knowledge and consent of the owner, and protects against 3D printing, picking, bumping, and other physical attacks.