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How it works

Saving a digital key.

Step One
Take your keys to the Key Center at your local Home Depot.
Step Two
Provide the associate with either a phone number or email address.
Step Three
Name your digital key.
Step Four
Download the KeyHero™ app and create an account. Click the new key link and save it to your account.
How it works

Cutting a Duplicate Key.

Step One: Take your smartphone with the KeyHero app to the key cutting area of your local Home Depot.

Step Two: Log in to your KeyHero app, select the key you need cut, and press "Cut Key".

Step Three: A Key Center associate will generate a one-time use, 7-digit PIN# on the KeyKrafter™ machine. When prompted, enter the PIN# into your KeyHero app.

Step Four: Verify the name of the key you selected, and press "Cut Key" again.

Step Five: Your digital key will be sent to the KeyKrafter for the associate to finish the key cutting process.

Step Six: Take your newly cut key to the register and checkout.

How it works

Sharing a Digital Key.

Step One: Select the key you want to share in the KeyHero app.

Step Two: Enter the phone number or email address of the person you want to share with.

Step Three: Press “Share My Key!”




They will receive a text or email with instructions on how to download the KeyHero app and set up their account. If they already have a KeyHero account, the key you shared will be available in their Key List momentarily.