Unlocking an iKey Token

An iKey token can be unlocked if it was configured with unblocking codes.

NOTE

This method of unlocking an iKey token is relevant for iKey tokens that were initialized using Bsec Utilities. Unlock is therefore applicable when using SAC tools, which was installed in Bsec Compatible mode.

To unlock an iKey token:

1         To use the Simple View to unlock an iKey token, do the following:

a         Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Simple View.
See Opening the Simple View

b         In the left pane, select the required token.

c         In the right pane, select Unlock Token.

d         Continue with step 3.

2         To use the Advanced View to unlock an iKey token, do the following:

a         Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced View.
See Opening the Advanced View

b         Do one of the following:

l           In the left pane, select the node of the required token.
In the right pane, click the Unlock icon:
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l           In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Unlock from the shortcut menu.

c         Continue with step 3.

3         The Unlock Token window opens.

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4         Enter one of the unblocking codes in the Enter Unlocking Code field.

NOTE

For iKey 4000:

t        Up to six unblocking codes can be stored on each token and each unblocking code can be used only once.

t        The unblocking codes can be used in any order.

t        If only one unblocking code is configured, it can be re-used an unlimited number of times.

If more than one unblocking code is configured, each unblocking code can be used only once.

5         Enter a new password in the New Token Password and Confirm Password fields, and click OK.

A message confirms that the token was unlocked successfully.

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6         Click OK.

 

 

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