> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.safekey.be/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.safekey.be/user-guides/factory-reset.md).

# Factory Reset

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**SafeKey Desktop Tool for SafeKey One and SafeKey Pro**

In order to **do** **a factory reset of your SafeKey**, you need to download and install [**SafeKey Desktop Tool**](/tools/safekey-desktop-tool.md).
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**SafeKey Settings**

If you don't know how to open your SafeKey settings, [read this first](/user-guides/safekey-settings.md).
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## Reset SafeKey To Factory Settings

1\) Click on the **"Reset"** **tab** and then on the **red** **"Reset"** **button**.

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2\) You'll be prompted with a message asking **"Are you sure?"**. Make sure to take notice that resetting your SafeKey device will **permanently delete all your credentials and PIN code(s)**.

There's no way back.

Click on the **green "Yes, Continue" button** if you're sure to **start the resetting process**.

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3\) **Touch your SafeKey** to verify that you want to reset your device.

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4\) Your SafeKey device has now been **successfully reset** to its factory settings.

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