Master key and cylinder systems

Master keying — or cylinder matching — is one of the services that today's locksmith companies can offer. These systems are ideal for residents' associations, single-family homes, and even businesses or offices with multiple employees.

A master key system allows access to any type of installation to be planned in a hierarchical way. Each key grants access to specific points, and there is always a master key that opens all doors. This means a single person can access only the entrances they are authorised to use — with just one key.

A key that opens every door everywhere is a myth. What does exist is the ability to use a single key for several different locks. This is what locksmiths call master keying.

Professional master keying and cylinder systems

Preliminary study before mastering cylinders

Installing a quality, functional master key system requires a professional locksmith company like ours, staffed by expert locksmiths capable of delivering top-quality services.

Before proceeding with installing a hierarchical master key system, it is important for the locksmith to carry out a prior study of the premises and gather all available information about access points and the authorisations to be granted. This allows a thorough, effective plan to be drawn up so that all access is fully functional at all times.

Advantages of master key systems

Master keying brings numerous significant benefits. It is also possible to use master keys for doors with automation and extreme security systems. Among the most important advantages:

Users carry the minimum number of keys possible. Since a single key opens all authorised access points, this is a very important benefit.
It eliminates the problem caused by losing keys, since there is only one key to look after.
It significantly improves security.
It makes organisation much easier in large companies and residents' associations.
It is much simpler to control which keys company employees or community residents hold.

Correctly mastering cylinders requires high technical expertise to make the whole scheme fully functional.

Master keying in Alicante

Our locksmiths in Alicante and the surrounding province offer all types of cylinder-matching services tailored to each client's needs. We can match keys for single-family homes as well as implement complex systems for large residents' communities or companies.

OUR LOCKSMITHS ACROSS ALICANTE

Every one of our branches across Alicante province has suitably trained and qualified locksmiths to provide master keying and cylinder services with the highest precision and client satisfaction. Find your nearest branch and rely on our professionals.

Frequently asked questions

🔑 What exactly is master keying?

It is a system where one key (the master key) opens several different locks, while each individual key only opens its own. It is standard in apartment blocks, offices and hotels.

🏢 Can you master-key my building in Alicante?

Yes. We set up master key systems for apartment blocks across Alicante and the whole province: main entrance, storage room, garage and flat door on a bespoke key plan. We start with a survey of the existing locks.

🔒 Do all the cylinders need replacing?

It depends on the condition and brand of the current cylinders. In many cases compatible locks can be reused; in others it is better to switch to a master-keyable security system. We tell you in the preliminary survey.

➕ Can I add keys later?

Yes. Master-keyable systems let you increase the number of keys or cancel lost ones without redoing the whole installation.