Read the user's manual for the ADT alarm system you have. Read the procedures to change the master code. Follow any specific steps included with the manual to change the master code.
Enter your current master code. For some models, if your system shows Press (5) for Access Codes -- enter "5" first, then enter your master code.
Press "8" followed by "1" and enter your new four digit master code.
Enter the new four digit master code to confirm it.
In systems that showed -- Press (5) for Access Codes -- you must use the arrow keys to navigate to "[#] to Edit User Code" then press "#" to select it.
Now you can enter in your new four digit master code.
Press "#" to exit the menu. The keypad will beep signifying the code has been changed.