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How to Erase a Remote from the Garage Door Opener’s Memory

Follow these steps to erase your LiftMaster remote control from your garage door opener. Remove all remote controls and keypads at one time by erasing them from your garage door opener’s memory.

All previous codes are also deleted from the garage door’s memory. This is useful if you lost your remote control or you move into a new house.

The two options to erase your remote controls and keypads include using:

Important Note: Programming will not erase if the opener is unplugged for a long period of time.

For example: The garage door opener was unplugged while you were on a long vacation. When you return and plug the opener back in, the remotes will still operate the opener.


Erase your remote controls and keypads using the LEARN button on the garage door opener

  1. Locate the LEARN button on the garage door opener.
  2. Press and hold the LEARN button on the door control until the LED turns off (approximately 6 seconds).
  3. All previous codes are now erased. Reprogram each remote control and keypad you wish to use.

Erase your remote controls and keypads using the LEARN button on the myQ control panel

  1. Locate the LEARN button on the MyQ Control Panel.
  2. Press and hold the LEARN button on the MyQ Control Panel until the LED turns off.
  3. All previous codes are now erased. Reprogram each remote control and keypad you wish to use.
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How to Erase a Remote from the Garage Door Opener’s Memory