Managing Keys

To display a list of all keys that can access Cybertruck, touch Controls > Locks. An icon displays next to each key to indicate whether the key is a phone key or a key card. Use this list to manage keys that have access to Cybertruck.

Cybertruck supports up to 19 keys. When you reach this limit, you must delete a key before adding a new one.

Note

You can use the same key for more than one Tesla vehicle. This prevents you from having to deal with multiple keys when you switch vehicles. If you customize the name of an authenticated key card on one vehicle (by touching the pencil icon), any other vehicle to which the key card is authenticated also displays the changed name.

Note

Cybertruck detects your phone when within Bluetooth range but cannot tell whether your phone is inside or outside of the vehicle..

Keep in mind that the phone key defaults as the “primary” key and the vehicle uses Bluetooth to detect your phone’s proximity to the vehicle. The vehicle cannot detect whether the phone is inside or outside of Cybertruck. If you leave your paired phone inside the vehicle with Bluetooth enabled, it is essentially the same as leaving your keys in your vehicle with the doors unlocked – even if you press the lock icon on the mobile app. Therefore, your vehicle may not be secure if you lock a paired phone key inside because Cybertruck will unlock the door when the exterior door handle is pulled since the phone key is already detected.

If you want to lock yourself inside Cybertruck, the only way to do so is to close the doors and use the lock icon on the touchscreen. This temporarily overrides any phone lock settings, such as Walk-Away Door Lock. Otherwise, because your phone is enabled as a key, the doors will unlock when the exterior door handles are pulled.

Adding Keys from the Touchscreen

If you have a key card that is already paired with your vehicle, you can pair a new key using the touchscreen.

On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks > Keys > Add Key.
Scan your key card on one of the card readers located on the wireless phone chargers on the center console.
Scan a key card that has already been paired to the vehicle to confirm new key pairing.
When complete, the key list includes the new key. Touch the associated pencil icon to customize the name of the key.

Adding Keys from the Mobile App

In the event that you don't have a working key card, you can add a new key using the mobile app.

Note

Only the owner of the vehicle is able to pair a new key using the mobile app.

Note

Pairing a key with the mobile app is supported with version 4.29.0 of the Tesla mobile app on vehicles with software versions 2022.40 or higher.

While inside or near the vehicle, open the Tesla mobile app on your smartphone.
Touch Security & Drivers.
Touch Add Key Card.
Scan your key card on one of the card readers located on the wireless phone chargers on the center console.
When the key is paired successfully, the mobile app shows a confirmation message. Touch Done in the mobile app and remove the key card from the card reader.
When complete, the key list on the touchscreen includes the new key. Touch the associated pencil icon to customize the name of the key.

Removing Keys

When you no longer want a key to access Cybertruck (for example, you lost your phone or key card, etc.), follow these steps to remove it.

On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks.
In the key list, find the key that you would like to delete and touch its associated trash icon.
When prompted, scan an authenticated key on the card reader to confirm the deletion. When complete, the key list no longer includes the deleted key.

Note

Cybertruck requires at least one authenticated key card at all times. If only one key card remains on the key list, you cannot delete it.

Replacing Key cards

If you lose a key card, you can purchase replacement ones on the Tesla Shop and pair. Remember to remove your old key cards from Controls > Locks > Keys for security purposes.