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I forgot my PIN (authentication number).

The DCENT X PIN is the 4 to 8 digit numeric password you registered during the initial setup. DCENT cannot look it up or reset it for you.

[If you lose your PIN]

  • After 5 failed fingerprint attempts, the device switches to PIN authentication automatically.
  • You can enter the PIN up to 10 times. If every attempt fails, the device resets itself.
  • After a reset, every key stored on the device is deleted.

[Waiting time after failed attempts]

From the 5th attempt onward a waiting time applies, and while you wait the device shows "Available in N seconds". Even if it looks as though input has suddenly stopped working, this is not a malfunction - simply wait for the time shown and try again.

  • Attempts 1-4 : only the remaining count is shown; you can retry immediately.
  • Attempts 5-6 : 5 seconds wait
  • Attempts 7-8 : 30 seconds wait
  • Attempt 9 : 60 seconds wait
  • Attempt 10 : the device resets itself.

[Cautions]

  • To recover your assets you must restore the wallet with the R3covery Card or the 24 recovery words (mnemonic code) you backed up.
  • During the restore you register a new PIN and new fingerprints; the PIN and fingerprints you used before are not carried over.
  • The device PIN (4-8 digits) and the R3covery Card PIN (6 digits) are different values, and both differ from the DCENT app lock password.

[User guide]