How to Reset a Luggage Lock Combination (3-Digit)

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Three-digit combination lock on a checked suitcase

Your new suitcase’s lock comes set to 000, which is the first code anyone would try. Here’s how to reset it.

It takes seconds once you know where the hidden reset button is.

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Quick specs (from the video)
Lock type3-digit combination built into the bag
Factory code000
ToolA small point (I used the nib of a pen)
TimeUnder a minute
👍 Pros
  • No tools beyond a pen tip
  • Takes seconds
  • Gets you off the guessable 000 code
👎 Cons
  • The reset button is small and hidden
  • You have to press until it clicks

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Why reset the default code?

Out of the box, the lock is set to 000. You probably don’t want to keep that, because it’s the first thing anyone will try.

Factory 000 setting on a luggage combination lock
The lock ships set to 000.

Where is the reset button?

Look for a small hidden reset button on the lock itself, right next to the dials.

Hidden reset button on a suitcase combination lock
The little hidden reset button.

How to reset the combination

  1. Set the dials to the current code (000 if it’s new).
  2. Put a small point, like a pen nib, on the reset button and push down far enough that it clicks.
  3. Set your new combination.

That’s how you reset the combination on a checked luggage bag.

FAQ

What is the default luggage lock code?

Usually 000, as on the bag in this video.

Why won’t my lock reset?

Make sure you press the reset button far enough that it clicks.

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