How to change your Vodafone PIN number in 5 easy steps

<p>To change your Vodafone PIN, you enter your current PIN, type a new one, then confirm it by entering the new PIN a second time. The exact steps vary slightly by device, but the process is the same across Vodafone's range. The sections below cover the most common devices.</p>

<h2>How do I change the PIN on the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R218?</h2>

<p>The PIN on the R218 protects your SIM if the router is lost or stolen. Before you can change it, you need to make sure PIN use is switched on, otherwise the change option stays greyed out.</p>

<ol>
  <li>Open a browser and log in to your R218 admin page.</li>
  <li>Go to <strong>Settings</strong>, then <strong>Security</strong>.</li>
  <li>Turn on <strong>Use PIN</strong> if it is not already enabled.</li>
  <li>Select <strong>Change PIN</strong>.</li>
  <li>Enter your current PIN, then your new PIN, then confirm the new PIN in the third field. Save the change.</li>
</ol>

<h2>How do I change the PIN on the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R219z?</h2>

<ol>
  <li>Log in to the R219z admin interface via your browser.</li>
  <li>Navigate to <strong>Settings</strong>, then <strong>Security</strong>.</li>
  <li>Enable PIN use if it is currently off.</li>
  <li>Choose <strong>Change PIN</strong>, enter the current PIN, then enter and confirm the new one.</li>
  <li>Save.</li>
</ol>

<p>On the R219z, three incorrect PIN entries in a row will block the SIM, so take care when entering the current PIN in step four.</p>

<h2>How do I change the PIN on the Vodafone K5161?</h2>

<ol>
  <li>Log in to the K5161 admin page.</li>
  <li>Open the <strong>PIN Code Management</strong> menu.</li>
  <li>Select <strong>Modify PIN Code</strong>.</li>
  <li>Enter your current PIN, then your new PIN, then confirm it.</li>
  <li>Save the change.</li>
</ol>

<h2>How do I change the PIN on the Doro 6520 (Vodafone UK)?</h2>

<ol>
  <li>On the Doro 6520, go to <strong>Menu</strong>, then <strong>Settings</strong>, then <strong>Security</strong>.</li>
  <li>Turn on <strong>PIN lock</strong> if it is off. You cannot access the change option until PIN use is active.</li>
  <li>Select <strong>Change PIN</strong>.</li>
  <li>Enter the current PIN, then the new PIN, then confirm the new PIN.</li>
  <li>Confirm to save.</li>
</ol>

<h2>What happens if my SIM gets blocked?</h2>

<p>If you enter the wrong PIN too many times, the SIM locks and you will need a PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code to restore access. Call <strong>191</strong> free from any Vodafone mobile to get your PUK code.</p>

<p>Once you have the PUK, enter it carefully. According to Vodafone UK Device Guides: "If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone." Ten wrong attempts is the limit on the R218, and the same rule applies across Vodafone's device range. There is no recovery from a permanently blocked SIM, so enter the PUK code slowly and deliberately.</p>

<h2>A quick note on PIN types</h2>

<p>The SIM PIN described above is separate from your Vodafone account password and your voicemail PIN. Changing one does not affect the others. If you are unsure which PIN you need to change, the SIM PIN is the one that protects the physical SIM card from use in another device.</p>

If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

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