How to Open a Sentry Safe with a Dial and Key: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to open your Sentry safe using both the dial and key with this simple, step-by-step method.

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To open a Sentry safe with a dial and key, first, insert the key into the lock and turn it to the left. Next, turn the dial to the right (clockwise) a few times to clear it. Then, follow the prescribed combination directions, turning the dial: right to the first number, left past the first number to the second, and right again to the third number. Finally, turn the key back to the right to open it.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the correct way to turn the dial on a Sentry safe? To open a Sentry safe, turn the dial right to the first number, then left past the first number to the second number, and right again to the third number.
  2. Can I open my Sentry safe with just the key? No, for a Sentry safe with both a dial and key, you need to use both the key and the dial combination to open it.
  3. What should I do if I forget my Sentry safe combination? If you forget the combination, contact Sentry customer support with proof of purchase for assistance in recovering or resetting your safe’s combination.