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# Change

Instructions on how to change your GPG PINs.

GPG PINs can be changed either by using the command-line, or with software such as Kleopatra, or any other GPG software that supports importing keys onto your device.

#### Select which method you want to use to change your PINs:

<table><thead><tr><th width="276"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="https://4134239767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwDiMyl2FV0YbzWbcTioq%2Fuploads%2FucylduyKzODjGFWzIeM9%2Flink_1.png?alt=media&amp;token=0f7be959-69a9-48f5-8092-e5b3853b3478" alt=""> <a href="#command-line"><strong>Command Line</strong></a></td><td>Enter commands using ykman.exe.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://4134239767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwDiMyl2FV0YbzWbcTioq%2Fuploads%2FucylduyKzODjGFWzIeM9%2Flink_1.png?alt=media&amp;token=0f7be959-69a9-48f5-8092-e5b3853b3478" alt=""> <a href="#kleopatra"><strong>Kleopatra</strong></a></td><td>Application available on Windows and Linux.</td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="warning" %}
Before getting started, ensure that you have followed our guide on how to install the GPG Command-line.\
\
[**Read Here.**](/yubikey5/guides/setting-up-cli-gpg.md)
{% endhint %}

## <mark style="color:red;">❊ Command-line</mark>

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Open **Command Prompt**, **Terminal**, or **Powershell**.

Type the following command:

```powershell
gpg --card-edit
```

Wait until you see the text <mark style="color:yellow;">**`gpg/card>`**</mark>and then type:

```
admin
```

You should see the text <mark style="color:yellow;">**Admin commands are allowed**</mark>**, and then finally, type:**

```
passwd
```

You are now in admin mode for GPG and should see the following:

```
1 - change PIN               ( default PIN: 123456 )
2 - unblock PIN
3 - change Admin PIN         ( default PIN: 12345678 )
4 - set the Reset Code
Q - quit
```

Select <mark style="color:yellow;">**`1`**</mark>, follow the instructions, and then select <mark style="color:yellow;">**`3`**</mark>.

Once finished, press <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Q`**</mark>

## <mark style="color:red;">❊ Kleopatra</mark>

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Ensure you have the Gpg tools installed on your system. Click ![](https://4134239767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwDiMyl2FV0YbzWbcTioq%2Fuploads%2FO0TgiNjiqrL28qe6JUft%2Fwindows_10x_icon.png?alt=media\&token=8c7613b1-03a6-4adb-82b4-c5685bd7c58e) and search for <mark style="color:red;">**Kleopatra**</mark>**.**

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Once the application loads, locate the <mark style="color:red;">**Smartcards**</mark> button to the right side.

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Locate the Smartcard Management section and select <mark style="color:red;">**OpenPGP**</mark>.

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In the lower portion of the OpenGPG panel, locate the **Actions** menu.

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### <mark style="color:blue;">USER PIN</mark>

The following instructions explain how to change the GPG interface's USER PIN.

Select ![](https://4134239767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwDiMyl2FV0YbzWbcTioq%2Fuploads%2FshoQPwnpoaDhXwIQBUJg%2Fgpg_kleo_5.png?alt=media\&token=7750b938-3ec6-44fb-a022-fc016e41c571)

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This dialog is where you enter your CURRENT GPG User PIN.\ <mark style="color:red;">**`default:`**</mark><mark style="color:red;">**&#x20;**</mark><mark style="color:red;">**123456**</mark>

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You will then be asked to enter a NEW GPG User PIN and then confirm it.

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Your new GPG User PIN is now saved.

### <mark style="color:blue;">ADMIN PIN</mark>

These instructions explain how to change the GPG interface's ADMIN PIN.

Select ![](https://4134239767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwDiMyl2FV0YbzWbcTioq%2Fuploads%2F6s49bDinGke3mEPnmJNp%2Fgpg_kleo_6.png?alt=media\&token=e943ecdd-7927-4720-9dca-124fa98f8f55)

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This dialog is where you enter your CURRENT GPG Admin PIN.\ <mark style="color:red;">**`default:`**</mark><mark style="color:red;">**&#x20;**</mark><mark style="color:red;">**12345678**</mark>

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You will then be asked to enter a NEW GPG Admin PIN and then confirm it.

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Your new GPG Admin PIN is now saved.