> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://key4.hideez.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://key4.hideez.com/guide-for-hideez-key/service-operations/wiping-the-device.md).

# Wiping the device

Hideez Key — Wiping the device

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Wipe is a process of complete and irrevocable data deletion from your Hideez Key.
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In order to wipe the device, go to the **Vault settings** section and click the **Wipe** button at the bottom of the page.

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Check out the notification and confirm your decision by clicking the **Start wipe** button.

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Once you confirm the wipe, the button will flash yellow, press and hold it for 10 seconds.

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To cancel the Wipe procedure, make a single press on the button on the device at any time before the end of Wipe.
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