Access My Device If I Forget My Password; Change My Password - Kingston Technology imation S250 User Manual

Access my device if I forget my password

The Password Reset option allows you to recover your device if you forget your password.
Typically, you enable Password Reset during device setup. However, you can enable it after setup
as long as you can unlock your device.
To enable Password Reset
1. Plug in your device and launch the Unlocker.
2. Click the "Settings" button on the Control Panel menu bar.
3. Click the "Password" button on the left sidebar and click the "Enable Password Reset..."
check box.
You must create an online account (if you don't have one already) before you can proceed.
4. If you do not have an online account, click "OK" to create one. On the Account sidebar, type
an email address for your account and click the "Create Online Account" button.
5. A message prompt will appear indicating that an email has been sent to you. Follow the
instructions in the email to set up your online account; this includes creating a "secret ques-
tion".
6. Once you have successfully set up your online account, you will be asked if you want to en-
able the Password Reset option. Click "Yes".
To reset your password if you forget it
1. Plug in your device and launch the Unlocker.
2. Click the "Password Help" button.
3. On the Password Help prompt, click the "Reset Password" button. An email will be sent to
the email address provided during account setup with instructions on how to proceed.
4. After you complete the instructions in the email message, click the "Continue" button.
5. Type your new password, or use the Virtual Keyboard, and confirm the password in the fields
provided, then click the "Change Password" button.

Change my password

It is also good security practice to regularly change your password. However, be especially
careful to remember your device password.
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