MYQ – Add, Change, or Create a Temporary PIN for a Garage Door Keypad

Category: Garage Access > Keypads

Answer:

Use these steps to program, change, or create a temporary PIN on compatible LiftMaster and Chamberlain keyless entry keypads.

Compatible Models

• 376LM
• 376LMC
• 377LM
• 377LMC
• 877LM
• 940LM
• 940D
• 940ESTD
• 976LM
• 976LMC

Before You Begin

• Make sure the garage door area is clear.
• Have access to either the wall control or garage door opener LEARN button.
• Use a 4-digit PIN you can easily remember.

Program a New PIN Using the Wall Control

1. Locate the LEARN button on the wall control.
2. Press the LEARN button twice.
3. Wait for the Command LED to begin flashing.
4. Enter a new 4-digit PIN on the keypad.
5. Press ENTER.

The garage door opener lights will flash to confirm programming is complete.

Program a New PIN Using the Garage Door Opener

1. Locate the LEARN button on the garage door opener.
2. Press and release the LEARN button.
3. The LED beside the LEARN button will illuminate.
4. Within 30 seconds, enter a new 4-digit PIN on the keypad.
5. Press and hold ENTER until the garage door opener lights flash.

The PIN is now programmed.

Change an Existing PIN

1. Enter the current PIN.
2. Press and hold the # button until the garage door opener lights flash twice.
3. Enter a new 4-digit PIN.
4. Press ENTER.

The opener lights will flash once to confirm the change.

Create a Temporary PIN

Temporary PINs are useful for guests, contractors, cleaners, or service providers.

1. Enter an existing PIN.
2. Press and hold the * button until the garage door opener lights flash three times.
3. Enter a temporary 4-digit PIN.
4. Press ENTER.

Choose How Long the Temporary PIN Works

For a Time Period:

1. Enter the number of hours (up to 255).
2. Press *.

For a Number of Uses:

1. Enter the number of activations (up to 255).
2. Press #.

The garage door opener lights will flash to confirm the temporary PIN has been saved.

Factory Reset Information

If you recently moved into a home or want to remove all previously programmed access devices:

1. Perform a factory reset on the garage door opener.
2. Reprogram all remotes.
3. Reprogram all keypads.
4. Reconnect any myQ devices.

A factory reset removes all stored remotes, keypads, and myQ connections.

Good to Know

• Temporary PINs can be limited by hours or number of uses.
• The wall control programming method does not require climbing a ladder.
• Existing PINs must be known before they can be changed.
• Factory resetting the opener erases all keypad programming.