Open a lock without a key, break it, open it: the most effective ways

In life, situations sometimes arise when, upon arriving home, a person does not find the keys to his house or apartment in his pocket or purse. A door that cannot be opened is not such a rare occurrence and is in itself unpleasant. It’s good if a spare set is left with relatives or friends. In most cases, after work has been carried out by a non-specialist, the unlocked locks of the entrance doors have to be changed, often with the door. Then there is only one way out - to contact a company specializing in such work.

Adviсe

• If you are very lazy, you can simply order a ready-made set of master keys on the Internet.
• Sometimes locks are installed upside down (especially in Europe). The pins in such locks are located at the bottom, not at the top of the cylinder. The process of opening such locks is identical, with one difference: you will need to press the pins from top to bottom rather than from bottom to top. If the key is inserted into the lock with the teeth down, then the pins will be at the bottom of the cylinder. Once you insert the pick into the keyhole, you can easily determine whether the pins are at the top or bottom.
• If you're dealing with a simple lock, like a cash drawer, then you probably won't even need a hook pick. Just insert something flat metal all the way to the end and, moving the “pick” up and down, turn it. If you're lucky, the lock will be open in a few seconds.
• Smoothly polished picks are easier to insert into the keyhole and maneuver inside.
• A technique called “combing” or “combing” a lock is a simplified opening technique. To do this, insert a master key (preferably a comb pick or a paper clip bent in several places) until it stops in the keyhole without tensioning the cylinder. Then, with a quick movement, pull out the pick by applying pressure towards the pins and at the same time lightly turning the cylinder. Theoretically, you can open the lock by “combing” the pins once or twice, but usually this method will put a few pins in place, and you will have to manually install the rest.
• Amateur lockpickers generally discourage the use of paper clips, pins, and hairpins in this activity. Mainly because it is more difficult to open a lock with these improvised means than with special master keys. Although this is true, with special diligence and patience you can adapt to effectively open locks with them.
• Picking locks has become a popular hobby among puzzle lovers. If you want to try your hand at this hobby, it is better to practice with simple, cheap locks, or even with locks with all but one pin removed. Look for old locks online or at antique stores.
• Different locks have different numbers of pins. Padlocks usually have 3-4 pins, and door locks usually have 5 to 8 pins.
• You can't see inside the castle, so use your ears and touch to figure out what's going on inside. Be patient and methodical, listening for faint clicks and any resistance you feel. Using the information obtained in this way, you can visually imagine the internal structure of the lock.
• The pins usually fall into place in order from first to last or vice versa; you will need to experiment to find the right direction in the castle. Although most locks open from the last pin to the first, sometimes you will want to try the reverse order.

Scheme of working with master keys

Position one - the lock is locked, the pins, also known as pins, (No. 1) hold the cylinder locked. All cylinders are arranged in a row, only one cylinder is shown in the section. Position 2 – the key (No. 2) inserted into the lock lowers the pins to the required distance – note that the boundary of the pins and the boundary of the cylinders coincide and now the cylinder can be freely rotated. What to do if there is no key? Go to position number 3. Using the tension bar (No. 3), you create a light, precisely calculated tension in the lock, turning the cylinder in the opening direction. Using a master key (No. 4), the pins are alternately immersed all the way and released. In this case (Figure 4), the cylinder moves slightly on each pin, and the pins get stuck. And the cylinder (Figure 5) turns, no worse than with a key. Let me remind you once again - if you press too lightly on the cylinder, the pins will fall into place without stopping. If it is too strong, they will get stuck in the depths of the castle and will not fit into place. This will not always work - since sneaky locksmiths resort to various tricks - for example, pins are made in the shape of the letter T. In this case, you have to personally push through each pin individually or act on several at once, which is what the master key with several bends is designed for. In particularly difficult cases, as already mentioned, a situation may arise in which you will have to grope for each pin separately and set it to the desired level, which requires skill and good skills, the ability to feel the lock, which will only come with more experience.

Warnings

• If you open the lock correctly, it will not be damaged, but if the cylinder tension is too strong or too much pressure is applied to the pins, there is a risk of damage to the lock mechanism.
• If the pin doesn't budge when you press down on it with a pick, you may be over-tensioning the cylinder and causing the holes in it and the body to move apart. Try loosening the cylinder tension. There is a risk that the replaced pins will fall into the cylinder. Unfortunately there is no other way out. Try changing the order of the pins you are working with the next time you try.
• There are many different laws regarding picking locks, owning master keys, and using improvised tools. In Russia, master keys (devices that allow you to open a lock without physically destroying it) are regarded as technical means intended for secretly obtaining information, the production, acquisition and sale of which is subject to licensing. Illegal trafficking (i.e. manufacturing, purchasing or selling without a license) of such products is a criminal offense punishable by up to 4 years in prison. Well, besides this, it’s not worth mentioning that only pick your own locks!

Pin cylinder operating mechanism

So how do we open the lock without a key? Good question, but first let's figure out how exactly the lock works and how it works in general? Most locks in the CIS countries are based on either a pin or a perforated cylinder. These two cylinders have significant differences, but in general their operating principle is similar and is based on a spring-pin mechanism.

Simply put, pins are small oblong rods supported by a spring. Their principle of operation is to build a certain combination, which opens the lock.

When you insert a key into such a cylinder, all the rods fall into place, forming a given structural pattern. It is precisely this element of core secrecy that we have to imitate by opening the ill-fated lock that stands in your way.

What you will need

• Tensioner pick (tensioner): Many items can serve as tensioner for you. They should be strong and not break when the cylinder is pulled, and be thin enough to fit slightly into the keyhole. The end of the tensioner should not be too thin and fall into the keyhole all the way to the end. It should also be small in size to allow enough room for the second pick to maneuver freely when both tools are inside. You can use a small hex wrench that tapers at the end or a flathead screwdriver.
• Hook Pick: You can use a pin or paperclip. To make a master key from a paper clip, straighten it and bend one of the ends 90 degrees. You can also bend one end into a small loop. Needle nose pliers will make the process much easier. Choose items made of strong metal for picks, otherwise they will bend when pressure is applied to the pins. Picks made from a hacksaw blade work best. Hair bobby pins are also a good material for a pick. Cut off the rounded ends of the bobby pin and make a right angle out of it, and then bend one of the edges 90 degrees.

Opening a lock with an English key

This is done as simply as possible. Various pieces of wire, hairpins, and paper clips are suitable for this. Anything will do as long as it's made of metal and doesn't bend.

The first step is to prepare a master key. The paperclip should be bent at an angle of 90° so that the bent part can fit into the hole. Then the end of this segment is flattened - this should make turning easier.

The second wire should remain flat - you can only bend it a little at the edge. The result should be a small hook. You will need it when working with pins.

To open the lock, the first wire is inserted into the top of the keyhole. In this case, you need to pull it a little in the direction of turning the key. During the interaction of this master key, the cylinder should rotate slightly. Then the device is deepened to the very end and the pins are raised with wire. This must be done clearly, lifting one pin after another. When the process is completed and all the pins are raised, the lock will open with a slight movement.

We work with a two-way English key

The principle of operation in this case is the same as with a regular English key. The only difference is that here you will have to lower the lower set of pins.

Is it possible to unlock the lock with your own hands if there is no key?

You can solve this problem yourself if you know the constipation device and understand its operating principle.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to open a lock without a key, first of all you need to calm down and assess the situation. It’s good if the obstacle is an interior door with a latch, but a metal entrance door with a lock from a recognized brand is a completely different matter. There is no need to overestimate your strength and damage the structure with power tools or auxiliary means. It is not recommended to use someone else's key that is similar in shape. It most likely won't fit, and if it gets stuck, it will only make the situation worse. In such a situation, you need to call a specialist. Most locking mechanisms, despite their complexity, open intelligently without damaging the device.

How to proceed

Most often, a situation arises when the latch of an interior door slams shut, especially if there are children in the family. While playing, they can turn the safety tab and lock the door handle. In such cases, the lock must be opened immediately, without leaving the child unattended.

To open the door, you need to perform a series of actions:

• inspect the keyhole;
• choose a suitable device;
• carefully open the lock.

If a locking device with a round keyhole is installed, then an awl, knitting needle, wire or a screwdriver with a thin rod will be suitable for the work. The device must be inserted into the hole and pressed on it. With your second hand, continuously turn the handle in one direction and the other. The latch should open.

If the keyhole is flat, then scissors, a knife with a narrow blade, a nail file, or any other flat object of suitable size will do. In this case, instead of pressing, you should try to rotate the device in the lock. In such locking devices, the handle is blocked, not the mechanism, and after several manipulations the door will open.

Hacking levers and mechanisms with a tongue

Locks with a double-bit key are in great demand because they are considered reliable locking devices. But they can also be opened using a master key or improvised means. When opening such locks with a standard key, one bit raises the levers, and then the second moves the bolts. If you open the device with a master key, then the opposite is done: first the crossbars are loaded, and then the levers are lifted with a hook.

Lock with tongue

Suvaldny

This work is painstaking, but success is guaranteed. You can open such a lock using a vandal method. To do this, you need to insert a suitable key or blank into the hole and, while striking, try to knock out the levers. It may not work at first, but the method is effective.

If you need to open a lock with a tongue, then in this case you will need a screwdriver or a thin plate. The tool at hand is inserted into the gap between the door and the frame. You need to press on the tool and try to move the tongue, then open the door.

Opening cylinder mechanisms

To open this type of lock, you will need master keys, which you can make yourself. They consist of 2 parts: one is made in the shape of the letter L and has a flat tongue, and the second is in the form of a hook. The first object (roll) is inserted into the upper part of the lock cylinder and turns the device in the direction of opening, and with the other master key the pins are pressed in turn until the combination is selected. After this, the door will open.

Can be opened by destroying the cylinder mechanism. To do this, you need to remove the trim from the door leaf and get to the core of the device. Then the protruding part of the cylinder is rolled up with pliers, and the second half is pushed inward. After this, all that remains is to feel for the crossbar bar and move it aside. In this case, the broken lock cannot be restored.

Crossbar (rack) lock

If your house has a rack (bolt) lock, you should use the following opening instructions:

1. First you need to prepare 2 flat screwdrivers. They must freely enter the well.
2. First of all, one screwdriver is wound up, which is placed on the crossbar notch and moves it to the side.
3. Then a second screwdriver is used, which fixes the position of the bolt. The procedure is repeated until the lock is completely opened.

You can also try to open the lock using a wooden wedge key. It is created from a wedge of soft wood.

Disc lock

To open a disk lock without a key, you can use universal methods. They come down to a mechanical impact on the system or a banal selection of suitable keys.

Many people open such a locking mechanism by knocking out the cylinder or using a twist and turn. In the second case, you need to place a roll in the cylinder and turn it with a wrench. Next, the larva should be bent at an angle.

English castle

To dismantle the English lock, you need to use two pieces of wire or a paper clip and a hairpin, divided into 2 parts. One section is bent at a right angle and placed in the well, while the second remains straight and is intended to lift the pin.

If the system has a cross-shaped design, you will need to use a screwdriver with the appropriate end and try to turn it in the well.

Opening a padlock

Opening a padlock does not require much effort. First you need to use two open-end wrenches and apply them in such a way that each one acts on one lock shackle.

Next you need to cut out a plate from tin and bend one edge. The straight side fits into the gap separating the body and the temple. Using a screwdriver, the plate is pulled deeper. The third option involves using a nail puller and a self-tapping screw. The fastening element is inserted into the lock cylinder, fixed with a nail puller and pulled out.

Magnetic lock

The keys to such locks are a system of small magnets that are arranged in such a way as to repel the magnets in the lock. There is no chance of opening such a lock without the appropriate equipment: a magnetic master key creates a vibrating electromagnetic field, causing the larva, that is, the magnets in the lock, to vibrate at high speed, and, accordingly, get confused and open the lock. Please note that not all small parts in the castle can survive this process. Result: the key has lost its value and no longer guarantees the security of your apartment.

How to open an interior door if there is no key

Interior doors are also susceptible to the problem of missing keys. Let's say a child locks himself in the toilet and cannot reach the lock. How can I help him? Fortunately, for the most part, interior door locks are equipped with a safety system: there is a hole on the outer part of the lining; you just need to insert any nail into it and apply pressure - the handle can be easily turned and the door can be opened.

Alas, a safety system is not always provided; nevertheless, you can use different locks for an interior door - overhead, carved or latches. In this case, you can open the room using a regular plastic card. The simplest tongue lock will move if you slide a plastic card between the door and the jamb, along the lock and turn the handle.

If this option does not help to open the interior door, you can use the master key method described above.

There are no locks that cannot be picked, but many of them can cause trouble. But it’s so easy to avoid unnecessary headaches: make several duplicate keys to your apartment, keep them at home and with people you completely trust, and, finally, just be more careful!

How to open an Apecs lock without a key

For those who are wondering how to independently open a padlock from such a manufacturer, the methods we have given above will be similar.

It should also be noted that Apex's products are designed for mass use and their price does not exceed the average. Therefore, hacking this mechanism will not take much time and effort.

Let's see this by watching the video:

How to open a Chinese padlock without a key

Samples made of Chinese steel are, as a rule, unstable to force. The steel of overhead locks is quite soft, so if you have an angle grinder, breaking a Chinese lock yourself will not take much effort and time. When using a crowbar, you will need to apply force, but it is still important to choose the right angle.

What to do if the key is broken?

How can you open a metal front door without a key if it suddenly breaks and part of it remains in the lock?

The main rule is to never try to remove a piece of debris from the locking mechanism with your hands, without tools, because you can push it even further and then you won’t be able to get it out with anything. Because of this, you will have to completely change the entire mechanism.

For this task, you should arm yourself with a nail file, wire cutters, pliers, and a screwdriver. Of course, you may not need everything, but something will help. If the key breaks while opening the door from the outside, then you should run around your neighbors in search of the necessary tool.

Using pliers, you should try to carefully grab the edge of the broken part and pull it out. But if the key is broken so that there is nothing to grab onto, then you can try to pull the fragment a little with a jigsaw file and then grab it with pliers or wire cutters.

In this case, you need to act as carefully and slowly as possible, so as not to push the fragment even deeper.

other methods

You can fight locks with homemade master keys - the locks open quite successfully. But if you don’t have time or something doesn’t work out, then you can simply drill out the secret, and then the mechanism will open with a simple screwdriver.

The second working option is to simply knock out the lock. To do this, you need to hit the cylinder quite hard with a hammer. Hit with such force as to break the internal joint responsible for turning. If this part breaks along with the screw that holds the cylinder, all that remains is to pull out the cylinder and open the lock with a bent wire or knitting needle.

Of course, working in this way, the locking mechanism can then simply be thrown away - it will no longer be able to perform its tasks. But it will still be possible to get into the apartment or house.

Rough opening method

How to open an iron door without a key if none of the above methods worked? In this case, it is worth turning to a more crude method of opening the door - drilling. But this method will work if the lock is not equipped with drill protection.

To open it you will need an electric drill, a thick flat-head screwdriver, a metal drill and a hammer. It’s worth warning right away that after this method of picking a lock, you will need to buy a new cylinder.

First you need to try the folding method. To do this, insert a screwdriver into the cylinder; you can even hammer it in and start turning it. When you feel that the cylinder is turning, you need to pull the screwdriver towards you and remove it. After this you can get inside the room.

Well, the second method of rough hacking is to drill out the cylinder with an electric drill.

How to open a lock if it is rusty

Most often, the locking mechanisms of garages or garden gates are susceptible to corrosion. If the mortise lock is rusty, rust converter WD 40 will help open it. It is available in the form of a spray. The product is sprayed under high pressure. To ensure that the liquid gets deep into the larva, a special straw is used (included in the kit). Then you need to wait a while and try to turn the key.

Instead of rust converter, you can use kerosene or brake fluid. If the mechanism is heavily rusted, it will take about a day to clean the surface of oxides. It is important to remember that these flammable mixtures can themselves accumulate moisture: the problem will soon recur. Therefore, it is advisable to disassemble the garage lock after opening, thoroughly clean it and lubricate it with machine oil.

How to open a door from the inside

Hacking a door lock from inside a house or apartment is easier to do. Locking mechanisms on an entrance or interior door often have special tongues. A screwdriver or metal nail file is suitable for hacking. The tool is inserted between the door leaf and the frame, and the tongue is pressed out using physical force. At the same time turn the handle.

Using a screwdriver, you can disassemble the lock into separate parts: remove the screws and remove the cover. After this, access to the core opens. The easiest way to open cylindrical mechanisms is this way.

Trunk Hacking

If the mortise lock of the car trunk is jammed, you can try to break it from the inside. This is possible with the car open. For hatchbacks and station wagons, it is enough to fold down the rear seats. And for sedan or coupe cars, you will need to completely remove the rear seat to get into the trunk. Here you can clearly see the special handle that opens the luggage compartment door from the inside.

If it is faulty or missing, you need to remove the door trim. Insert a screwdriver into the keyhole and turn it.

It is very difficult to open a mortise trunk lock without a key yourself, so it is better to contact a car service center.

Alternative opening options

In addition to the traditional method of opening the locking device with a special tool, knowing the type of mechanism, you can try to open the door in the following ways:

1. Pick up the key. This option is suitable for cylinder mechanisms; there may be problems with lever mechanisms.
2. Drill out the secret part (pins) or knock out the levers and open with a screwdriver.
3. Press the door. Press the latch with a screwdriver or knife until it comes out of the strike plate.
4. Remove the cover and try to open it with a screwdriver.
5. Pour acid or liquid nitrogen into the keyhole, then roll up the mechanism.

Before you open the lock yourself, you need to be sure that you can do this work without breaking the locking device. Otherwise, it is better to contact specialists.

How to open the ignition without a key

If the car's ignition switch is jammed or lost, you can open it using available tools: a piece of tin, screwdrivers and a knitting needle.

1. Cut strips about 5 mm wide from a tin can.
2. They are inserted into the cracks between the cylinder and the body above and below the key.
3. Using a screwdriver, carefully push the strips deeper. When they reach the stop, turn the screwdriver so that the cylinder moves 90 degrees.
4. The tip of the knitting needle is inserted into the hole on the lock body. They push the larva out.

If the key is lost or broken, you can restore it using the lock cylinder.

How to protect yourself from a key breaking in a keyhole?

Absolutely no one is immune from such a problem, but to try to avoid this trouble, it is worth listening to some tips on operating the locking mechanism.

Each locking mechanism has its own service life and after its expiration it is worth replacing. How to determine the degree of wear? This can be done by visual inspection. If the key and the lock itself are severely scratched, cracked, and the teeth on the key are scratched, then it is better to replace the locking mechanism as soon as possible.

There is an option to install a specially designed lock. It does not require a keyhole or key.

But if a situation arises with the lock breaking, then it is necessary to act in this situation as follows:

• To avoid damage to the lock, if it breaks, you should call a locksmith who will help you open the front door carefully and without damage;
• If the door urgently needs to be opened and there is no time to wait for a technician, then you can use the services of special companies that will quickly solve the problem. The cost of this service is quite high.

Causes of conflicts with neighbors

Sometimes revenge covers a person completely. But it should be served in doses, cold.

The reasons may be:

• In an apartment building, there is frequent and loud noise from cheerful groups gathered by neighbors from above.
• Tired of a neighbor who is always making repairs. A buzzing hammer drill not only disturbs the sleep of small children, but also drives an adult to neurosis.
• Neighbors' gossip, envy.
• The incessant crying of a baby.
• Dog howling and barking.
• Smoking on the landing, which leads to tobacco smoke leaking into the apartment.

If no amount of persuasion and entreaty helps to get rid of such troubles, the question arises, what to do? Often the first thing that comes to mind is to break the structure - then the neighbor will not come out to smoke, and guests will not be able to quickly get to him.

Opening door locks is best left to a professional.

Anyone can find themselves at a locked door without a key or with a broken lock, but not everyone knows what to do correctly in such a situation. In fact, it is better not to try to fix everything yourself, using foreign objects. After all, there is a high risk of permanent damage to the structure, especially since modern locking mechanisms are diverse and complex. And this will subsequently significantly complicate the work of specialists.

It is also not recommended to trust the private trader you found through an ad for emergency opening of locks. In this case, there is a possibility of contacting an amateur, after which you will have to change not only the mechanism, but the entire front door.

To open a lock with malfunctions or in the absence of a key, the best solution is to contact a proven professional service that specializes in providing such services.

Emergency opening of doors by masters

If an unforeseen situation arises (if you cannot open the door yourself), you can always seek qualified help. The emergency lock and door opening service will respond instantly and send professionals who will quickly and with minimal damage open any door.

The cost of services for craftsmen can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the work and the region. For example, in Moscow and St. Petersburg, locksmiths can open a domestic lock for an average of 800 rubles, but for an imported one they will have to pay at least one and a half thousand rubles. In order to open a mechanism with enhanced protective functions, you will need to pay at least 2 thousand rubles. Qualified locksmiths will be able to pick locks of any complexity at any time of the day.

Emergency lock opening service advantages:

1. Reliable companies are strict about personnel selection. Employees have broad theoretical knowledge in the field of design of locking mechanisms, and, most importantly, extensive practical experience in opening door locks. Therefore, they work with devices of any complexity, including electronic ones.
2. Efficiency. After receiving the application, the master leaves for the site very quickly (often within 20 minutes), delays are excluded.
3. Professional lock picking services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
4. Opening locks is carried out using professional equipment.
5. The technicians are extremely careful when working, so you are guaranteed to open the locks promptly without damaging the door leaf.
6. Minimum requirements for the customer (no bureaucratic red tape). The owner only needs to present documents proving that he is the owner of the apartment (this can also be information about registration in the passport). If the documents are in the home, then to confirm your identity you can contact your neighbors or the local police station.

When submitting an application, it is important to explain the current situation to the operator in detail over the phone. This will allow specialists to better navigate and think through the necessary tools that they need to take with them to open the lock.

Design features of a padlock

A disc lock is a cylinder locking device. The secret mechanism consists of a stack of disks with identical recesses into which a semicircular key is inserted.

To unlock the lock, you need to put each plate in the appropriate position. To do this, each element of the disk mechanism must geometrically coincide with the key.

According to the method of opening, locks are divided into two main types:

• Automatic, self-closing;
• Semi-automatic, with a button.

If the disc mechanism is faulty, the first step is to replace it and remove the auto-lock feature.

This type of lock may seem simple, but it is quite difficult to pick them. The hacker will have to choose from two billion possible secret combinations. The locking mechanism has a low level of secrecy with 10-5000 possible combinations.

How can you close the door if there is no key?

It all depends on the type of lock. There are no problems with systems that slam shut. With others, the task of closing the door is more difficult. But nothing is impossible.

If the lock has a handle that moves down or up, then any metal pipe will be needed. You can use a mop pipe. Tape the pipe to the handle so that it points toward the floor. Then the door simply closes - and that’s it, it can no longer be opened. The pipe will simply hit the floor when you try to press the handle. This is one of the possible options for how you can close the front door without a key.

Classification of secret lock mechanisms

Cylinder locks vary in security level - the first group of low security can have up to 10,000 different combinations. The average level of secrecy is up to 5,000,000 combinations. The maximum level is up to 100 billion different variations.

The first option is often manufactured with low precision. This mechanism is also practically not protected from the effects of master keys and is made of inexpensive materials. The main representative of this group is the so-called lock with an English key. An experienced burglar can deal with such mechanisms in less than a minute. The opening process takes a little longer for an ordinary person, but he will cope with the task.

The second category is a high level of reliability. Here the pins are made with a high level of precision, and their arrangement is very complex. There are various protective elements here, and all parts are made of more durable materials. To open this mechanism, a professional will have to spend about 5-10 minutes.

The mechanism of the third category is equipped with all protective elements made from the most wear-resistant materials. The pins are arranged with maximum difficulty. This lock is practically unbreakable. The key is a “punched card” or “Finnish key”.

The lever mechanism is much easier to classify - here there are single-bit or butterfly keys. The quality of locks and keys depends on the cost of the mechanism. Experienced burglars claim that if a mechanism has more than 6 levers, then it can be considered reliable. These systems have special protection against drilling, the keys are made with high precision - it is very difficult to hack them, but it is possible. Let's find out how it's done.

Tips and tricks

Even if everything is done correctly, the socket will become loose and will not hold the bow tightly. It is better not to use the device after opening, and to use a master key for opening only if you have lost the key.

Important! The opening method depends on the quality of the shackle and the manufacturer. The Chinese mechanism can be knocked down on its own, but with German models you should be delicate.

Metal can be sawed through. It's only a matter of time. Therefore, if none of the methods work, you can cut down the old device with a hacksaw. But if it’s freezing, the device may simply be frozen. In this case, the structure needs to be warmed up and under no circumstances should you try to saw through it - this is not the best remedy in sub-zero weather. It’s easier to disassemble the handle or wait for a thaw, leaving the door closed.

It is not so difficult to pick a lock, but after doing so it often becomes unusable. This should be taken into account before starting the procedure.

Sources

• https://ru.wikihow.com/%D0%B2%D1%81%D0%BA%D1%80%D1%8B%D1%82%D1%8C-%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0% BC%D0%BE%D0%BA
• https://ODveryah.ru/furnitura/vskryt-zamok-na-vhodnoj-dveri
• https://DomNaMne.ru/zabory/zamki/kak-otkryt-zamok-vhodnoj-dveri-esli-net-klyucha
• https://dveridoc.ru/furnitura/kak-otkryt-zamok-bez-klyucha.html
• https://otomkak.ru/kak-otkryt-navesnoy-zamok-bez-klyucha/
• https://o-dveryah.ru/bezopasnost/kak-otkryt-zamok-bez-klyucha-vkhodnoy/
• https://3amok-online.ru/articles/vskrytie-vreznykh-zamkov/
• https://balashiha.azs-zamok.ru/
• https://gorodverey.ru/kak-otkryt-vreznoj-zamok-bez-klyucha.html
• https://VseoDveri.ru/furnitura/kak-otkryt-navesnoj-zamok-bez-klyucha/

[collapse]

Types of locks

Before you start opening the lock with a paper clip, you need to understand what types of such protective structures can be found.

There are several varieties in total:

1. Cylindrical with pins. Keys for such mechanisms have small teeth that rotate the pins when opening. This option can be opened using a paper clip.
2. Safes that cannot be manipulated because they have a lever mechanism with a secret.
3. Disk. Open with a long serrated key. You can't reach it with a paper clip, but you can saw it off.
4. Automotive. It has a pin in its design, so it can be opened.
5. Latch or padlocks are simple locks that are easy to open if you lose the key.

Scheme of a lever lock
The question arises: why do you need a lock, if most of them, except for safes and disk ones, are so easy to open? To protect yourself from thieves, you can check whether your security mechanism can be stapled before installation.

For entrance doors, a complex lock is used, which includes several opening mechanisms at once, so it cannot be cracked with a hairpin. In such a situation, if you have lost the key, you will have to call the experts and then install a new security system.