How would I make copies of keys that either say “Do not duplicate”, are of that general type with like a locksmith business etched into it, or is some fancier “Best” Cormax brand?

I’m really close to getting into stable housing, been roughing it for a few years, and do custodial to make ends meet. There are a few keys that if I had copies of them would let me use a shower, toilet, A/C and a microwave for a few months then destroy the keys when I move in to a place.

Any ideas?

Sorry to ask, thank you for any direction or guidance you might be able to provide.

  • vimmiewimmie@slrpnk.netOP
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    13 days ago

    Thank you very much. That’s really good to know.

    Though, I’m unsure of a few things.

    So, the machine physically CAN copy this type of key, you’re just not supposed to?

    And, additionally, I wonder how it copies a key type if it doesn’t have the key template in it’s inventory.

    Unless it either has those templates and just tells people to use the honor system, or it somehow copies keys in a way which somewhat disregards the specifics of templates?

    Also, unless the manner in which it copies keys is capable of duplicating various security features, this wouldn’t work for say the more secure ‘Best Cormax’ key (which would give the shower access)?

    • henfredemars@infosec.pubEnglish
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      13 days ago

      It’s definitely going to depend on what type of key you have. The ones at my local supermarket are very simple and practically can only copy house keys. I’ve definitely copied rental apartment keys with it though that have a “do not copy” text engraved.

      Postbox keys and automotive keys, I don’t know of any machine that copies them in my area. Not because they detect and refuse, but because it needs to be the correct key size.

      If it actually has the right size key available, I’ve yet to come across a machine that would actually inspect the key to see if it was labeled to refuse copying.