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# Setting Up a Security PIN

Set up a security PIN to automatically lock your account after a certain amount of time and prevent unauthorized access on your device.

### Set Up PIN

1. Select **GLOBAL SETTINGS** from the **USER** drop-down menu, then click **SECURITY SETTINGS**.
2. Enter your PIN in both the **NEW PIN** and **CONFIRM PIN** fields.
3. Click **SETUP PIN**. Your PIN is now set and will become active in 8 hours.

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### Set Session Length & Reset Session

Once your PIN is set up, choose your preferred session length (how long before you need to re-enter your PIN to unlock your account).&#x20;

1. Use the sliding bar to set your session length from 1 hour to 7 days.
2. Click **UPDATE LENGTH** to save your settings.

You can also select **RESET SESSION** to restart your session timer (e.g., if your session is set to 12 hours, the countdown will restart from 12 hours).

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### Change PIN

1. Select **CHANGE** to open the **CHANGE YOUR PIN** menu.&#x20;
2. Enter your current PIN in the **CURRENT PIN** field.
3. Enter your new PIN in the **NEW PIN** and **CONFIRM PIN** fields.&#x20;
4. Click **CONFIRM CHANGES (8 HOURS)**. Your PIN will be changed in 8 hours. You can continue using your current PIN until then.

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### Reset PIN

If you’ve forgotten your PIN, select **RESET (7 DAYS)** to reset it. Resetting will take 7 days.

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### Delete PIN

1. Select **DELETE** to enter the **DELETE YOUR PIN** menu.
2. Enter your current PIN in the **PIN** field. If you’ve forgotten it, reset your PIN first. Once the new PIN is active, you can delete it from your account.
3. Click **DELETE PIN**. The PIN will be removed after 12 hours.

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