changeablekeycode

noun
UK /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl kiː kəʊd/
US /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl ki koʊd/

A changeable keycode is a secret number or letter pattern that you can change whenever you want.

My tablet lets me set a changeable keycode so I can pick a new one if someone finds out my old code.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A key code on a keyboard or device that can be reassigned to a different function.

The game lets you set a changeable keycode for jumping instead of using the space bar.

3. A code used to unlock something that is not fixed and can be reset by the owner.

The smart lock has a changeable keycode, so we update it every month.

4. A programming value that stands for a key press and can be altered while the program runs.

The app stores a changeable keycode to remember which button the player pressed.