Quick answer
Use a lock appropriate to the players who need access, upgrade temporary doors as progression allows, and arrange an airlock so opening one door does not create a direct path to the interior. Test door swing and movement before placing storage beside the entrance.
Step-by-step plan
- Decide whether access is solo or shared.
- Check the current ingredients and Workbench requirement for the chosen door and lock.
- Place the first door so its swing does not block the escape route.
- Add a second controlled door to form an airlock.
- Upgrade the weakest entrance pieces together rather than leaving one obvious gap.
Keys create a different risk
A key-based setup and a code-based setup serve different group needs. Read the current item behavior before choosing convenience over recovery risk.
Door geometry matters
Open doors change movement, visibility, and available cover. Walk through both directions and test where a hostile player would stand.
Security is a chain
A strong door does not compensate for a weak frame, exposed Tool Cupboard, or unprotected route around the entrance.
Checklist
- Access model chosen
- Door swing tested
- Airlock closes independently
- Frame and wall grade checked
- Spare replacement stored
What to verify before acting
- Item durability and raid costs are version-sensitive.
- Never publish a real player door code.