# SafeKey Authenticity Check

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

In order to **check the authenticity of your SafeKey**, you need to download and install [**SafeKey Desktop Tool**](https://docs.safekey.be/tools/safekey-desktop-tool).
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**SafeKey Settings**

If you don't know how to open your SafeKey settings, [read this first](https://docs.safekey.be/user-guides/safekey-settings).
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## Verification Process

1\) Click the **orange "Verify" button** to start the verification of the connected SafeKey device.

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2\) **Touch your SafeKey** to verify the connected device.

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3\) If the **verification process is ready** and your SafeKey is an authentic device, SafeKey Desktop Tool should show the message **"Device is authentic SafeKey"**.

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If you don't get the message "Device is authentic SafeKey", please reach out to our support.
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