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Adding a Key to Your Safe

Overview

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating a backup device key for your UnoLock vault, managing key properties, and deleting a key.

Access Key Management

  1. Navigate to the main menu in the UnoLock app.
  2. Select Configuration.
  3. Click to access key management settings.

View Current Key Properties

  1. Click on your current key to view its properties.
  2. Note: The key’s status will be displayed as Enabled and Admin. These properties cannot be changed unless managed by another key with admin privileges.
  3. Optionally, rename the key for clarity or organization.

Create a Backup Key

  1. Click to create a new key.
  2. Provide a name for the new key.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Choose whether the new key should share the same PIN as your current vault access or use a new PIN, based on your needs.
  5. Re-authenticate using your device’s usual method (e.g., fingerprint scan, facial recognition, or FIDO2 passkey).

Connect a Backup Device

  1. Review the prompt informing you about the key QR code generation.
  2. Click Next to continue.
  3. Review the temporary QR code displayed, valid for 10 minutes.
  4. Connect another device as a backup key by either:
  5. Scanning the QR code.
  6. Entering the URL displayed with the QR code.
  7. Once the new device is successfully connected as a key to your vault, click Done.
  8. Note: The new key will appear in your list of keys.

Delete a Key (Optional)

  1. Select the key you wish to delete from the list of keys.
  2. Uncheck the Enable checkbox.
  3. Click Delete.
  4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
  5. Note: The key will be removed from your list of keys.

Next

Next: Creating Spaces in Your Safe