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PIN Code Management

Last updated 8 months ago

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SafeKey Desktop Tool for SafeKey One and SafeKey Pro

In order to manage the PIN code of your SafeKey, you need to download and install .

SafeKey Settings

If you don't know how to open your SafeKey settings, .

First Time Setting Your PIN Code

If you open the settings of your SafeKey for the first time, you'll be prompted with the message "This key has no PIN, please set on". Click on the green "Continue" button.

1) Click on the "Manage PIN" tab and then on the green "Set PIN" button.

2) You'll then be asked to enter a new PIN to be set. Make sure your PIN code is at least 4 characters long.

3) Click on the green "Continue" button if you're ready.

4) Your PIN code is now set and you should see the message below.

5) Click on the green "Continue" button to finish the process.

Changing Your PIN Code

If you already have set a PIN code in the past, you're also able to change it with the SafeKey Desktop Tool.

1) Click on the "Manage PIN" tab and then on the green "Change PIN" button.

2) You'll then be asked to enter your current PIN + a new PIN to be set. Make sure your PIN code is at least 4 characters long and confirm it by entering it a second time.

3) Click on the green "Continue" button if you're ready.

4) Your new PIN code is now set and you should see the message below.

5) Click on the green "Continue" button to finish the process.

SafeKey Desktop Tool
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