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How to pair your imKey

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Preparation

  1. Download the app from the official website（version required 2.3.0）, create or recover an Identity first

  2. Turn on the bluetooth and location services(GPS) of your mobile phone

  3. Turn on the imKey, select the language

Pairing and Activation between imKey and imToken

imKey Bluetooth pairing with imToken

  • To enter the wallet assets page, click on the small ETH button on the top of the screen, then you will see the wallet list page like below
  • Click on the 「Pairing hardware wallet」 button on the bottom right corner
  • Enter the  Discovered Devices page, and keep the imKey close to your phone during the search. Select the device you have searched for and click Connect Device
  • Input the bluetooth binding code of imKey on your phone, then click Pairing

Set imKey binding code

  • View the imKey binding code and back it up properly, then input on imToken and click Next

  • View the Security tips in imToken carefully

After the binding is successful, imToken will perform security detection and activate imKey until the process is completed

imKey initialization settings

1. Set the imKey PIN code

  • PIN Code is used for unlocking imKey, set it with 6 to 8 characters

  • imKey displays  Set PIN  to enter the setup process

  • Use the Previous and Next buttons to toggle the number, the OK button to confirm, the C button to cancel

  • Repeat this process until you have set all the numbers of your PIN

  • Enter the same PIN again to confirm

Security tips: PIN Code used for unlocking imKey so back it up properly; Never use the PIN Code provided by random generator or third-party tools

2. Create and backup wallet

  • Select Create Wallet in imKey

  • View the tips then click on OK to continue

  • Accurately transcribe words in the correct order

  • Repeat this process until 12 words of the Mnemonic phrase are all backed up

  • imKey displays Please confirm your Mnemonic

  • Enter the correct word with Previous and Next buttons, click on OK to confirm

  • Repeat this process until the 12 words of the Mnemonic phrase are all verified

  • imKey displays Creating wallet,  estimated 2 min

3. Import wallet to imToken

  • Check I have completed the operation above in imToken, then click on Next

  • View the  Security tips , then click on the Understood

  • imToken displays Importing wallet

  • Complete import, click on the Close

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