Keyed Entry Door Knobs

Shop keyed entry door knobs for front doors, side entrances, offices, and other openings that need keyed access. These locking knobsets combine a turning knob and latch with a keyed cylinder. If you need a door knob with lock and key, compare the function, door preparation, and included components before choosing a style or finish.

Explore traditional and modern entry door knobs for replacement projects and new installations. For outside doors, check the model’s suitability for the installation location and browse our exterior door knobs. Pair a compatible knobset with a single cylinder deadbolt when your door setup calls for a separate locking point.

For replacement projects, use our drive-in vs. faceplate door latch guide to identify the existing latch style, backset and door-edge preparation.

Choosing Keyed Entry Door Knobs and Locking Knobsets

Keyed entry door knobs, also called keyed entrance knobs, control access with a key on one side of the door. The interior locking control and unlocking behavior depend on the individual model. These knobsets can serve front doors, side entries, offices, and selected storage or utility rooms. Choose the intended lock function before the decorative style. A keyed knob is different from a bedroom or bathroom privacy knob, which typically uses an emergency release rather than a keyed cylinder for outside access.

When shopping for door knobs with keys, review the cylinder, keyway, supplied keys, and any available keying options. If several locks need to work with the same key, confirm compatibility and the ordering requirements before purchasing. Matching the brand or finish alone does not establish that locks can be keyed alike. For a room that needs temporary privacy instead of keyed access, compare privacy door knobs. Our door hardware function guide explains keyed, privacy, and passage hardware.

Front door knobs and other exterior entry hardware should match both the door preparation and the installation conditions. Check the product's intended use and finish guidance, especially for exposed outside doors. Where the opening uses a separate single cylinder deadbolt, confirm the spacing and clearance between the two pieces of hardware. A knobset and a knob-and-deadbolt package may include different components. Read the listing to establish whether the latch, strike, interior trim, and other required parts are supplied.

For a replacement locking door knob, measure door thickness, backset, cross-bore and edge-bore dimensions, and the existing latch preparation. Compare the latch faceplate shape or drive-in arrangement, strike dimensions, rosette coverage, and any handing requirements against the manufacturer's specifications. Older doors and mortise installations may need a different lock format from a tubular entry knob. Check these details before ordering so a matching appearance does not conceal an incompatible fit. Where a specific grade or commercial function is required, verify the individual model's specifications.

Choose the knob profile, rosette, and finish to coordinate with the door and nearby hardware. Traditional rounded trim and modern, simpler designs can provide different looks while using a keyed-entry function. Compare the listed materials separately from finish names, and check finish codes when coordinating pieces within a brand. If you prefer a lever grip with keyed access, explore keyed entry door levers. Browse all door knobs to compare functions, or exterior door knobs for other options suited to entry projects.