Changing the Token Initialization Key

Two initialization keys can be provided during the initialization process. One is the current initialization key, it is required so that initialization can be done. The default initialization and specified initialization key refer to current initialization key. Second is the changed initialization key which is the new value of the initialization key that can be set during initialization.

 

To change the Token Initialization Key:

  1. In the Initialize Token window, click Advanced.

  2. In the Advanced Token Initialization Settings window, click Change Initialization Key.

The Token Initialization Key window opens.

  1. Complete the fields as follows:

Field

Description

Use default initialization Key

Select to use factory-set default.

Use this initialization Key

Enter the initialization key to be used.

Change the key for the next initialization to:

Set the new value of the 2nd initialization key for any of the 3 options specified.

Default: Revert to default.

Random: If selected, it will never be possible to re-initialize the token.

This Value: Enter and confirm a value for initialization key.

 

  1. Click OK to return to the Advanced Token Initialization Settings window, then click OK again to return to the Initialize Token window.

  2. Click Start.

When the initialization process is complete, a confirmation message is displayed.

 

See Also:

Initializing a Token

Configuring Advanced Initialization Settings