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Practical key storage guide
Key safe vs key cabinet vs key lock box.
The right product depends on whether you need to organise many keys indoors or share one or more keys with trusted people outside a property. This guide explains the difference without the security jargon.
Key cabinet
A wall-mounted indoor cabinet with numbered hooks for organising multiple property, room or vehicle keys.
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A compact wall-mounted box that protects spare keys behind a combination or push-button code.
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Another common name for a key safe or key box, especially when used for controlled property access.
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Which key storage product do you need?
Choose by location, capacity and who needs access—not simply by the product name.
For organised collections
When to choose a key cabinet
Key cabinets are designed for visible organisation inside an office, reception, storeroom, garage or property-management workspace. Numbered hooks make it easier to return every key to the correct position.
- Choose enough capacity for future growth, not only today’s key count.
- Use keyed access when named holders control the cabinet.
- Use combination access when an authorised team needs shared entry.
For controlled arrivals
When to choose a wall-mounted key safe
Key safes—also described as key boxes or key lock boxes—are intended to store a smaller number of keys for trusted visitors. They are commonly used by landlords, holiday lets, carers, cleaners and maintenance teams.
- Check the compartment will hold the required keys or access cards.
- Select a four-digit dial, illuminated panel or push-button mechanism.
- Install on a suitable solid surface in a discreet, practical location.
Need several units?
Buying for properties, teams or resale?
Ask LDS about product selection and special pricing for suitable bulk orders.