> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.zerokeyusb.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Create Your First Credential
> From unlocking the device with your PIN to saving your first password using 'Add New' and the on-device editor.
This guide assumes you have already finished the [initial tutorial](/getting-started/setup-wizard). If not, do it first.
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## Step 1 — Unlock with the PIN
When you plug the device in, the PIN numpad appears. For each digit: **Up/Down** to the correct value, **Right** to confirm.
*When you finish the last digit, the cursor jumps to the tick (✓). Press **Center** on the tick to validate.*
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## Step 2 — "Add New" appears automatically
If this is the first time (no credentials yet) or you have navigated to the end of your list, the **Add New** screen appears — a centered button.
*Press **Center** to create an empty credential in the first available slot.*
If you already have credentials, you can also reach this screen from the main view by pressing **Right** repeatedly until you pass the last one.
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## Step 3 — Freshly created credential
The device creates a slot with placeholder values (`nuevo`/`usuario`/`clave`) and takes you directly to its main view. On the left you'll see the slot number (`1`).
*To start filling in the site, **press and hold Center for \~1 second** (you'll see the large halo appear). When you release, you enter the editor.*
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## Step 4 — Editor: the first letter
The editor occupies the whole screen. It has 4 rows:
1. **Top:** the field being edited (16 slots).
2. **Row 2:** `< >` controls to move the cursor + the **KB1** keyboard (uppercase `A-P`).
3. **Row 3:** `Rand` (random fill) + **KB2** (lowercase `a-p`).
4. **Row 4:** `Save` + **KB3** (numbers and symbols).
Let's start by typing the first letter. We are in `KB1` with the cursor over `G`.
*Use **Right/Left** to move the cursor across the keyboard and **Center** to insert the selected character into the field. The field cursor (where insertion happens) advances automatically.*
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## Step 5 — Switch keyboard page
To access lowercase (KB2) or numbers/symbols (KB3), use **Down** from KB1.
*Press **Down** to jump from KB1 to KB2 (and again to reach KB3). **Up** goes back. Keep inserting letters with **Center**.*
To move the cursor **within the text field** (not within the keyboard), use the `<` and `>` symbols in the second row — reachable when you're in KB1 with the keyboard cursor on its first position and you press **Left** one more time.
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## Step 6 — Save the credential
When you finish typing, navigate to **Save** (row 4, left column) using **Down** from `Rand` or **Left** from KB3, and press **Center**.
*With `Save` highlighted in white, press **Center** to save and return to the main credential view. What you wrote is encrypted and saved before exiting.*
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## Step 7 — Move to the User field
Back on the main view you'll see the site (`github`) and the rest of the fields still empty. Use **Down** to switch from **Site** to the **User** field.
*Press **Down**. The icon switches from site (globe) to user (silhouette), confirming the next edit applies to the user field. Then **hold Center** to enter the editor.*
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## Step 8 — Generate a random password with Rand
Repeat the steps for the User field. Then navigate to **Pass** (another Down press) and enter the editor. But this time, instead of typing it manually, use the **Rand** option to have the device generate a strong 12-character password.
*With `Rand` highlighted, press **Center**. The `Pass` field is instantly filled with a strong random password. Then move down to `Save` and press **Center** to save.*
The generated password stays in the field. If you don't like it, press **Center** on `Rand` again to regenerate.
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## Step 9 — Done
You're back on the main view. The credential already has its site, user and password saved securely. If you press **Center** on the Site field now, ZeroKeyUSB will type `username` + `TAB` + `password` + `ENTER` to the host, as if you were typing on a normal keyboard.
*With your cursor on the login page's username field, short-press **Center**. The device writes user + TAB + password + ENTER automatically.*
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## Next steps
Learn how to modify existing fields and use editor shortcuts.
Add TOTP codes to your credentials for two-factor logins.
Export your freshly created credentials to a safe file.
Discover Tools, Settings, Danger and Info from the credential list.