What is the Binding Code of imKey?
A binding code is an 8-digit random combination of letters and numbers that is used to bind imKey with imToken and imKey Manager. This helps prevent unauthorized access to imKey. It is important to keep a backup of the binding code in case imKey needs to be re-bound in the future.
Note: If you encounter a situation where you need to unpair, log out of imToken, uninstall imToken, or change your phone, you will need to use the binding code to re-bind imKey.
How to check the binding code?
Situation 1: imKey is not yet bound
Complete the binding of imKey with imToken and properly back up the binding code.
Situation 2: imKey is already bound to imToken
View the already backed-up binding code, or open the imToken app > Me > Manage Wallet > imKey > Binding Code (you need to turn on and connect to imKey via Bluetooth).
Situation 3: The original app has been deleted, the app has been re-downloaded, the phone has been changed, etc.
If you do not remember the binding code, you can reset imKey to generate a new binding code.
- Ensure that you have backed up the mnemonic phrase associated with the imKey hardware wallet address.
- Reset imKey.
- Restore the wallet on imKey using the backed-up mnemonic phrase.
- Reconnect imKey to imToken via Bluetooth, which will generate a new binding code.
- You can record the new binding code or check it before unlinking the phone, which will save the above steps when changing phones.
