How to Set and Modify a PIN Code?

Summary
This article provides detailed steps for setting and modifying the PIN code on your imKey hardware wallet, along with important security tips. The PIN code is used to unlock the imKey hardware wallet, adding an extra layer of security. Understanding how to correctly set and manage your PIN code can effectively protect your digital assets.

To ensure the security of your imKey hardware wallet, users are required to set a PIN code after activating the device. The PIN code is not only used to unlock the device but also provides an additional layer of security for your digital assets. This article will provide a detailed guide on how to set and modify the PIN code on imKey, along with important considerations for managing your PIN code. After binding and activating imKey with imToken, a PIN code is required to use imKey.

The PIN code is used to unlock imKey for daily use, adding an extra layer of security protection.

How to set the PIN code?

1. The PIN code for imKey must be 6-8 digits and cannot be a combination of the same or consecutive numbers.

2. On imKey, select "Set PIN" to enter the setup process.

3. Set each digit using the up and down buttons, press "OK" to confirm, and "C" to cancel.

4. Repeat this process until all the digits for the PIN code have been selected. (If you want to set a 6-digit PIN code, press the "OK" button when the "✔️" symbol appears in the 7th digit. If you want to set a 7 or 8-digit PIN code, switch the button to the corresponding number and confirm when the "✔️" symbol appears.)

5. Enter the PIN code again to confirm.