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If it has the keyless entry, the vehicle will already have a preset door code when using a factory inset door handle / digit pad combo.
I put a Ford aftermarket digit pad on my daughter's 2010 Focus and as Tylus said, it's essentially a key fob that's mounted to the door as it's wireless.