Quickstart Guide

IMPORTANT: Please, notice that Internal Bluetooth option is supported only for Windows 10 version 1903 (2019) and later. In earlier versions, Hideez Key works only with the Hideez dongle.
Please note! The functionality of a password manager,  password generator, and proximity lock is available only on Windows 10 or Windows 11 computers with the installed Hideez Client application.
Step 1: Remove isolating material from the case
Open the Hideez Key's case and remove the white plastic stripe.
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Step 2: Pair the Key with your Windows PC
1.Go to Windows Settings -> Devices -> Bluetooth & other devices -> Add a new device -> Bluetooth
2.Press the button on your Hideez Key to activate the device.  It will flash blue, and you will see the Key in the list of available Bluetooth devices. 
3.Once you try to establish the connection, the button will flash green. Confirm pairing by pressing it once again. 
Step 3: Install the Hideez Client application
You can download the latest version of the Hideez Client here.  
Run the clientsetup.exe file, select the Standalone version and check the Use Windows 10 internal Bluetooth box.
Step 4: Update the firmware of your Hideez Key
Once the Key is paired with your computer, you can update its firmware to the latest available version.
Go to Program Files -> Hideez -> Client -> Device Maintenance Application. 
Run the application, check the "Windows Bluetooth" option and click on the "Quick update" button. Wait until the firmware is fully uploaded.
Step 5: Open Hideez Client
Once you launch the application, check that the Bluetooth indicator at the lower left corner of the window is green. Your Key will be connected to the app automatically in a few seconds.
Once the device is connected, click on the button with the yellow padlock icon in the upper left corner of the application to access the Password Manager:
Step 6: Set up a Master Password
Since the application is being used for the first time, you will need to create a master password for your password manager (minimum 8 symbols). You can subsequently change the master password according to this instruction.
Please note! It will be impossible to recover a forgotten master password! If you don't have a master password, you can only wipe all the data which is stored in your Key.
Step 7: Password Management
Go to the Password Manager tab of the Hideez Client and click the "+" sign to add a new account. 
You can also use a shortcut Ctrl + Alt + A to open a window for adding your account data directly from any website. In this case, the account name and application / site fields will be pre-populated and can be edited manually. 
After you add and save a new account, you will be able to use two login methods:

- Pressing the Hideez Key's button
a) 2 clicks = login autofill
b) 3 clicks = password autofill
c) 4 clicks = OTP autofill
- Using keyboard shortcuts
a) Ctrl+Alt+L = login autofill
b) Ctrl+Alt+P = password autofill
c) Crtl+Alt+O = OTP autofill
LEARN MORE:
How to import or export your data
How to make backups and restore your data
How to add, edit or delete accounts manually
How to password-protect local applications
How to generate one-time passwords for 2FA
How to change keyboard shortcuts for entering login credentials
Step 8: Proximity Authentication
If you want to use Hideez Key to unlock your PC, you need to add a Primary account in the Vault Settings tab.
Go to the Vault settings section and check the Use this device to Unlock the PC checkbox. After the checkbox becomes active, you will have to enter User's password and select your Unlocking method:
​Initiate Unlock on the PC Lock screen​
​Wait for user activity​
​Automatic unlock​
You can specify preferable distance values ​​for the proximity mechanism. Your PC will be locked when the Bluetooth signal level falls below the specified value in % and unlocked when the Bluetooth signal level exceeds the specified value in %.
We recommend setting the intervals between the values ​​at least 40. 
The optimal values are: 
— Lock - 30%;
— Unlock - 70%. 
LEARN MORE:
How to add a Primary account to unlock your PC
How to set up locking / unlocking methods
How to hide unlock option if you don't use it​
Step 9: Passwordless Authentication (optional)
Hideez Key supports passwordless authentication standards (FIDO U2F and FIDO2) developed by the FIDO Alliance. FIDO specifications are currently supported in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Apple Safari web browsers. 
In order to use Hideez Key as a FIDO security key, you have to pair it with your endpoint device(s). The supported devices include computers running Windows 10 or Windows 11, Android (version 7.0+), and iOS (version 13.3+) devices.
After the Hideez Key has been successfully paired with your endpoint device, you can proceed to setting up a passwordless login to the desired accounts:
Services that support passwordless authentication and 2FA include Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, and other platforms. You can review the full list of sites supporting FIDO2 and FIDO U2F standards here.​
LEARN MORE:
How to pair Hideez Key with Windows, or Android devices
How to pair Hideez Key with iOS devices
How to use Hideez Key for passwordless authentication​
Step 10: Physical Access (optional)
You can use Hideez Key as an RFID keycard. The device contains an RFID module that can be programmed to open an electronic door in your house, office, or gym. 
You may ask authorized locksmith service to clone your exiting key fob on Hideez Key.
Learn more: How to use Hideez Key as an RFID card​
Additional Info:
How to change your master password
How to wipe the device
How to update the firmare of the Hideez Key
How to update the Hideez Client​
Any Questions? 
We offer online help to assist customers with their inquiries. 
Please write at [email protected] to get in touch our support team member.

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Step 1: Remove isolating material from the case

Step 2: Pair the Key with your Windows PC

Step 3: Install the Hideez Client application

Step 4: Update the firmware of your Hideez Key

Step 5: Open Hideez Client

Step 6: Set up a Master Password

Step 7: Password Management

Step 8: Proximity Authentication

Step 9: Passwordless Authentication (optional)

Step 10: Physical Access (optional)

Additional Info:

Any Questions?