--- title: "Add Manager Credentials to a keypad lock" slug: "how-to-add-manager-credentials-to-a-keypad-lock" description: "Add Manager Keys or Mobile Access credentials to your Digilock keypad lock: press C + Key + 5 5 + Key, insert Programming Key, then add each credential securely." updated: 2025-08-26T20:58:11Z published: 2025-08-26T20:58:34Z canonical: "support.digilock.com/how-to-add-manager-credentials-to-a-keypad-lock" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.digilock.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to add Manager Credentials to a keypad lock These instructions are for keypad locks that have already been set up and no longer have the factory default settings. Manager Credentials can be programmed to keypad locks at any time. ## Adding Manager Keys to a keypad lock *The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of your product.* 1. Go to a lock requiring additional Manager Keys. ![An Aspire keypad lock](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/aspire-keypad-stand-basic-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) 2. "Press C Button+Key Button+5+5+Key Button". The LED will turn on. ![Entering a User Code with an Aspire keypad lock](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/aspire-keypad-stand-basic-code-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) 3. Insert the Programming Key. A two-tone beep will be heard. ![Inserting a Programming Key into an Aspire keypad lock with a green arrow signifying the direction](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/aspire-keypad-stand-basic-prgmkey-in-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) 4. Insert each additional Manager one at a time. A two-tone beep will be heard for each Manager Key programmed. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/aspire-keypad-stand-basic-mngrkey-multi-in-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) 5. Insert the Programming Key. A two-tone beep will be heard and the LED will turn off. ![Inserting a Programming Key into an Aspire keypad lock with a green arrow signifying the direction](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/aspire-keypad-stand-basic-prgmkey-in-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) 6. Repeat previous steps for each lock or follow instructions on [How to Express Register Manager Credentials to multiple keypad locks](/v1/docs/how-to-express-register-manager-keys-to-multiple-keypad-locks) to quickly program multiple locks to operate with the same Manager Credentials. If the keypad lock is Digilock Mobile Access enabled, follow the instructions below to add a Manager Digilock Mobile Access Credential to the lock(s). > [!NOTE] > **NOTE:** One Manager Credential must be a Manager Key. ## Adding Manager Digilock Mobile Access credentials to keypad locks with Digilock Mobile Access This section is specifically for keypad locks with Digilock Mobile Access enabled — meaning it includes a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) chip. If you need to download the Digilock Mobile Access app, [click here](https://qrco.de/Digilockmobileaccess). *The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of your product.* 1. Go to a lock requiring additional Manager Digilock Mobile Access Credentials. ![An Aspire keypad lock with BLE](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/aspire-keypad-stand-ntwk-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) 2. "Press C Button+Key Button+5+5+Key Button". The LED will turn on. ![Entering a code on an Aspire keypad lock with BLE](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/aspire-keypad-stand-ntwk-code-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) 3. Insert the Programming Key. A two-tone beep will be heard. ![Inserting a Programming Key into an Aspire keypad lock with BLE](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/aspire-keypad-stand-ntwk-prgmkey-in-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) 4. Tap the Press to Start button on each additional Manager Digilock Mobile Access Credential and present to the lock one at a time. A two-tone beep will be heard for each Manager Digilock Mobile Access Credential programmed. ![Tapping the Press to Start on the Digilock Mobile Access App and presenting it to an Aspire keypad lock with BLE](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/aspire-keypad-stand-ntwk-mblacs-start-ready-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) 5. Insert the Programming Key. A two-tone beep will be heard and the LED will turn off. ![Inserting a Programming Key into an Aspire keypad lock with BLE](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/aspire-keypad-stand-ntwk-prgmkey-in-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) 6. Repeat previous steps for each lock or follow instructions on [How to Express Register Manager Credentials to multiple keypad locks](/v1/docs/how-to-express-register-manager-keys-to-multiple-keypad-locks) to quickly program multiple locks to operate with the same Manager Credentials. Locks set to factory default can be operated by doing one of the following. **Keypad locks:** Operate by pressing "C Button+Key Button". **RFID locks:** Operate by presenting your hand to the lock. ![credentials-manager-keypad-dma-lf-tr](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/credentials-manager-keypad-dma-lf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) A Manager Credential is used to manage a lock and is available as a Manager Key and Manager Digilock Mobile Access Credential. ![Manager Key](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/key_manager-01.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) - Overrides user access - Allows management inspection - Provides external power - Sets lock functionality if applicable (lock must be a keypad with a Deadbolt) ![C Button](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/digiNormal-image-C_button-01.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) ![Key Button](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/digiNormal-image-Key_button-01.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) ![Programming Key](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/key_program-01-300dpi.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) - Overrides user access - Allows management inspection - Provides external power - Programs Manager Keys to the lock - Sets lock functionality if applicable (lock must be a keypad with a Deadbolt) ![BLE-antenna-example-01](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/BLE-antenna-example-01.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) A keypad or RFID lock option that allows for the operation and management of a lock with a mobile device using the Digilock Mobile Access app. Not all locks support this option. *The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of your product.* ![dma-credential-ff](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/dma-credential-ff.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T16%3A45%3A16Z&se=2026-11-09T17%3A45%3A16Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2ee0W0cPu6jIpoHwDyw5B27exBJ8A3R2%2F%2BWJzzZPSMY%3D) A mobile device with the Digilock Mobile Access App that has been assigned to manage a lock.