How to Set Your Combination TSA-accepted Lock

Setting up your Travel Sentry-approved combination lock is one of the first steps in protecting your belongings while traveling. This guide will show you how to set a TSA007 combination properly, before you head to the airport.

What Is a TSA Lock?

A TSA lock is a special type of combination lock that can be opened by airport security using secure tools without damaging your suitcase ot lock. These TSA-accepted locks help travelers comply with international airport screening protocols.

• You set the combination.
• TSA officers unlock your bag (if needed) using an access key.

How to Set the Combination – Follow These Steps

This is how you set a TSA007 luggage lock:

Steps for Setting a TSA Luggage Lock:

1. Choose a memorable combination and write it down in a safe place like your phone.
2. Turn the dials to 0-0-0 (original combination).
3. Press and hold the reset button with a tool, such as a ballpoint pen. You may hear a ‘click’ sound. You might find the reset button on the side of your lock.

4. You can now set your combination. Remove the pen from the reset button.

5. Set your memorable combination. 

6. Slide the lever across – your combination is now set.

7. The zippers will pop out as this code will open the lock.

8. Once packed and ready to go, put the zipper pulls back into their slots.

9. Scramble the code to lock the luggage.

How to Choose & Remember a Safe Combination

• Use a 3-digit number tied to a memorable date or phrase
• Store it in a secure app or under a contact name on your phone
• Avoid obvious choices like 1-2-3 or 0-0-0

View our previous article on the most common combinations.

What If You Forget Your Personal Combination?

If you forgot your code, don’t panic. You can try all combinations from 000 to 999 manually (takes ~20–30 minutes) or bring the bag to a luggage retailer or locksmith.