User guide
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3 Create a device password and a
nickname for your IronKey.
Because you can have multiple IronKeys associated
with one IronKey account, the nickname helps you
distinguish between different IronKey devices.
Your password is case-sensitive and must be at least
4 characters in length. The threat of brute-force
password attacks is removed by the IronKey’s self-
destruct feature.
4 Back up your password to your
online IronKey account
You have the option to back up your password online
to your my.ironkey.com account. That way, if you ever
forget your password, you can safely log into
https://my.ironkey.com and recover it.
5 Agree to the License Agreement The IronKey’s End-User License Agreement appear.s
This can also be found online at:
https://www.ironkey.com/terms
6 The IronKey initializes. During this process, it generates the AES encryption
keys, creates the le system for the secure volume,
and copies secure applications and les to the secure
volume.
7 Activate your my.ironkey.com
account.
my.ironkey.com is a secure site where you can manage
your IronKey account and devices. Accessing
my.ironkey.com requires two-factor authentication (your
IronKey and your password).
8 Follow the onscreen directions to
setup your my.ironkey.com account.
You will create a unique username and password,
conrm your email address for out-of-band
authentication, and answer Secret Questions for
supplemental authentication.
You will also select a Secret Image that you will see
whenever you log in, as well as a Secret Phrase that is
used as an anti-phishing measure when communicating
with you via email.
9 Respond to the conrmation
email by entering in the activation
code on the website.
IronKey must verify your email address because it uses
it to help you reset your account password, unlock
your my.ironkey.com account, and to notify you about
account security alerts.
At this point, your IronKey is ready to protect your data, identity, and online privacy.