How to Pair and Bind imKey with imToken for the First Time

Keeping your crypto assets secure is essential. imKey Pro is a reliable, easy-to-use hardware wallet designed to help you manage your digital assets securely. This guide walks you through each step, from preparation to device activation and wallet creation, so you can get started with confidence.

Preparation

• An imKey Pro hardware wallet
• Download and install the imToken App, and create an imToken wallet
  • If you already have an imToken identity wallet, you can skip this step.
  • If you haven't installed the imToken App, please complete the installation and wallet creation first.
• Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone (Android users may need to enable GPS location services).
• Power on your imKey and set the language.

Pairing and Binding

1. Bluetooth Pairing between imKey and imToken

• Open imToken and click "My Profile" - "Manage Wallets"

• Click the "+ Add Wallet" button, select "Connect Other Wallet" - "imKey."

• During the search process, please keep your imKey close to your phone. Once the device is found, click "Connect Device."

Note: If you receive a "Device Not Found" message during Bluetooth pairing, please click here to view troubleshooting steps.

• Enter the Bluetooth pairing code displayed on your imKey into your phone and click "Pair."

2. Enter the imKey Binding Code

View the binding code displayed on your imKey, carefully back it up, and enter it into the imToken app. After entering the code, click "Next."

Note: The binding code is used to link your imKey with the imToken app or imKey Manager. Please make sure to back it up properly.   

• Carefully read the pop-up notification in imToken, then click "Got it.”

3. imKey Activation Successful

• After successful binding, imToken will perform a security check and activate imKey. Wait for the activation to complete according to the activation progress displayed in imToken.

Initial Setup

1. Setting the imKey PIN

When imKey displays "Set PIN," you will enter the PIN code setup process. Use the up and down buttons to select numbers, press "OK" to confirm, and "C" to cancel. Repeat this process until you have set all the digits of your PIN code.

Note: The PIN code is used to unlock your imKey. It should be 6-8 digits long, with non-repeating and non-sequential numbers. Please ensure that you store it securely, and avoid using random PIN codes or those provided by third-party tools.

Re-enter the PIN code to confirm and complete the PIN setup.

2. Creating a Wallet

• On your imKey device, select "Create Wallet." Read the on-screen reminders and press the "OK" button to confirm.

• Accurately write down each word in the correct order, and repeat this process until all 12 words have been backed up.

Note: An offline physical backup is a common way to reduce online-exposure risks. You can handwrite the mnemonic phrase on paper or use a dedicated mnemonic-phrase storage device.

• When imKey displays "Please confirm your mnemonic ," press the "OK" button to confirm.

• Use the up and down buttons to toggle and select the word corresponding to each number in the sequence, then press the "OK" button to confirm. Repeat this process until all 12 words have been verified.

• At this point, imKey will automatically display "Wallet creation in progress, expected to complete in 2 minutes." Please wait patiently.

• In imToken, click "Next" to proceed to the "Final Step" and import the application.

• Once pairing is successful, click "Close."

Once pairing is successful, you can start using your imKey wallet for receiving and transferring funds.

Final Thoughts

Asset Security Tips:

• Physical Backup: An offline physical backup can reduce exposure through internet-connected devices, such as handwriting the mnemonic phrase on paper or using a dedicated mnemonic-phrase storage box.
• Offline Storage: Choose an offline storage method to reduce online-exposure risks, while also protecting the backup against loss, theft, disasters, and recording errors.
• Multiple Backups: Store backups in different physical locations to protect against data loss due to catastrophic events.
• Cautious Operation: Avoid importing the hardware wallet’s mnemonic phrase into the imToken wallet, as this would compromise the security protection provided by the hardware wallet’s offline storage of keys.

By following the detailed instructions provided in this guide, users can easily complete the creation and backup process for the imKey hardware wallet, ensuring the safety of their digital assets. Adhering to these steps and security tips will help users effectively mitigate potential risks and safeguard their cryptocurrency holdings. If you have any questions, please contact imKey customer support for assistance.

Important Notice:imKey sells physical security hardware products only and does not provide any virtual asset trading, custody, or funds-related services. References to third-party wallets, exchanges, or decentralized applications are for compatibility purposes only; related functions and services are provided independently by third parties.