> 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/pin-code-management.md).

# PIN Code Management

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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 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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## 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.

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

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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.

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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.

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## 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.

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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.

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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.

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