Keep the Door Locked Guide
Start strong with beginner basics, core controls, the first-night routine, and the common mistakes new players make in Keep the Door Locked.
What is the Beginner Guide?
A starter-focused guide covering how to enter the game, basic movement and camera controls, the first-night routine, and the new-player mistakes that end a run early. It explains the objective and the door-check loop without spoiling the full night-by-night walkthrough.
Why read the beginner guide?
Learn the Core Loop
Master the camera-check and door routine so every visitor can be judged quickly and correctly.
Avoid Early Mistakes
Recognize the common errors that end runs on the first few nights.
Understand the Objective
Learn what each night requires and how the rules keep the door locked until it is safe.
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