Short version: On Night 0, at about 21:30, someone knocks and a timer shows how long they'll wait. Check the peephole (R), unlock the door (F), open the entrance for Daniel and close it behind him. The door still reads locked until you unlock it, so the order matters. His advice is to keep the noise down.
Let Daniel In at a glance
| When | Night 0, about 21:30 |
| Objective | Let Daniel in |
| Peephole | R |
| Unlock | F |
| Hook chain | T |
| What he says | Keep the noise down |
The steps in order
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Lock up | Finish the Lock up for the night objective and pick a place to sleep. |
| 2. Knock | Someone knocks; a timer shows how long they will wait. |
| 3. Peephole | Press R at the door to look out. |
| 4. Unlock and open | Press F: the door reads locked until you do. Open the entrance. |
| 5. Close the door | Close it behind Daniel. Day 1 begins next morning at about 08:55 with Plan today's rations. |
How it looks in a real run
In Sandoosky's run the video has a chapter called Meeting Daniel, about half a minute long, right after Securing the apartment and before Facing the first threats.
We haven't seen what happens if you ignore the knock, or if you leave the door open. Don't test it on a long run until someone shows it.
Tips
- Peephole first, then unlock. That is the habit the game is teaching.
- Close the door behind him straight away.
FAQ
Who is Daniel in 30 Floors Up?
The neighbor who knocks on Night 0. You let him in and he tells you to keep the noise down.
How do you let Daniel in?
Check the peephole (R), unlock with F, open the entrance and close the door behind him.
Can you ignore Daniel's knock?
We haven't seen anyone try it in the footage we checked, so we can't say.
More 30 Floors Up pages
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- 30 Floors Up Barricade: How to Brace the Door on Day 3
- 30 Floors Up beginner guide
- 30 Floors Up codes
- 30 Floors Up wiki: live stats
Sources
Checked Nov 12, 2026. Community wikis are edited by players, so numbers marked “per” one wiki may change after an update.