User Guide

USB-C Port Lock

Block an unused USB-C port by hand or with the Lock Key Mini, and remove the lock with the key. Scroll down for each step.

User Guides / USB-C Port Lock

Line drawing of the USB-C Port Lock with the key slot labeled

USB-C Port Lock

This is a physical cybersecurity device that prevents unauthorized device access by physically blocking an unused USB Type-C port.

Environment & Specification

Environment & Specification

EnvironmentUSB Type-C portUSB Port Type-C
ProductUSB-C Port Lock
DimensionsW × H × L (Depth): 8.3 × 2.5 × 6 mm (0.33 × 0.1 × 0.24 in)
Weight0.2 g (0.01 oz)
Please Note

The USB-C Port Lock is designed to work with ports that follow USB Type-C standards. Some products in the marketplace may have USB-C ports that do not follow the USB Type-C standard perfectly. If a port lock is hard to insert, forcing it may cause damage to the port.

Installation

Installation A — by Hand

Inserting the USB-C Port Lock into the USB-C port, with a close-up of the key slot facing down
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Insert by hand

The key slot in the USB-C Port Lock should be facing downwards. Insert the port lock by hand — taking note of proper alignment.

The USB-C Port Lock seated in the USB-C port
2

Done

Installation is complete.

Installation

Installation B — by Key

Please Note

Using the key for installation is helpful when space is limited.

The Lock Key Mini in Insert Mode holding the port lock, pushing it into the USB-C port
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Insert with the key

When in Insert mode, the key can be inserted into the port lock. Once the port lock has been properly aligned with the open port, press the key forward to install the port lock.

Pulling the key back and out, leaving the port lock in the port
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Release the key

When the port lock is fully inserted into the port, pull the key back and out to release it from the lock.

Uninstall

Removal

Please Note

Keys and locks are matched by color.

The Lock Key Mini inserted into the key slot of the installed port lock, with a close-up of the key header entering the key slot
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Insert the key

Insert the Lock Key Mini into the key slot at the bottom of the port lock with the button on the key facing upward.

Pressing the key button backward and pulling the port lock out of the port
2

Engage & pull out

Press the button of the key backward to engage the lock for removal and pull out the key.

Pressing the key button forward to release the port lock from the key
3

Release the port lock

Press the button of the key forward to release the lock from the key.