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title: "Set up a Cleo lock"
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description: "Set up your Digilock Cleo lock by registering it to a Flex Key—just insert the key into each lock. Shared Use is ready immediately; Assigned Use requires user code setup"
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# How to set up a Cleo lock

All Cleo™ locks must be registered to a Flex Key for electronic key operation/management.

The following instructions are for setting up Cleo dial combination locks for Shared Use or Assigned Use functionality.

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*The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of your product.*

1. Go to the Cleo lock requiring setup.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/cleo-stand-surface-single-locked-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A33%3A22Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A33%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BHKUQcNopb%2FU9Me4tTZoHWLrD5YVWtQN9lo1MzMKUaM%3D)
2. Insert the Flex Key.

> [!NOTE]
> Refer to the images below for proper key insertion based on the lock’s locked/unlocked position.

| Knob in the locked position | Knob in the unlocked position |
| --- | --- |
| ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/cleo-stand-surface-single-locked-flexkey-in-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A33%3A22Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A33%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BHKUQcNopb%2FU9Me4tTZoHWLrD5YVWtQN9lo1MzMKUaM%3D) | ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/cleo-stand-surface-single-unlocked-flexkey-in-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A33%3A22Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A33%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BHKUQcNopb%2FU9Me4tTZoHWLrD5YVWtQN9lo1MzMKUaM%3D) |
3. Repeat the previous steps for each Cleo lock.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/cleo-stand-surface-multiple-locked-flexkey-in-rf-tr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A33%3A22Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A33%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BHKUQcNopb%2FU9Me4tTZoHWLrD5YVWtQN9lo1MzMKUaM%3D)
4. After completing these steps, Shared Use Cleo locks are ready for use. For operating instructions, go to [How to operate a Cleo in Shared Use](/v1/docs/how-to-operate-a-cleo-lock#shared-use). If the Cleo lock’s functionality is Assigned Use, then go to [How to assign a user combination to a Cleo lock](https://support.digilock.com/v1/docs/how-to-operate-a-cleo-lock#operate-an-assigned-use-cleo-lock-with-an-assigned-user-combination) to complete the setup.

![Cleo Flex Manager Key](https://cdn.us.document360.io/43e2fe2d-295f-490f-80b5-6c5ccfc382bb/Images/Documentation/key_cleo-01-300dpi.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A33%3A22Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A33%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BHKUQcNopb%2FU9Me4tTZoHWLrD5YVWtQN9lo1MzMKUaM%3D)

Used to manage the Cleo dial combination lock.

- Operates the lock
- Overrides user access
- Allows management inspection
- Assigned user credential

Shared Use is perfect for environments where multiple users need temporary access. A user creates a code at the time of use, and once unlocked the enclosure is available for another user.

Assigned Use is ideal for personal or dedicated access, where a specific individual or group is given a unique code to open a designated enclosure. In this mode, the enclosure remains locked until the assigned user unlocks it using their code.