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# Resetting Your HWID

How to reset your Hardware ID (HWID) from your dashboard, and the limits that apply.

Your Hardware ID (HWID) ties your account to your machine, which helps prevent unauthorized account sharing. If you've changed hardware or need to move to a new machine, you can reset it from your dashboard.

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**HWID resets are limited to once every 7 days per account.** This limit discourages account sharing and protects the integrity of our service. Make sure you're on the right machine before you reset.
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### Open your dashboard

Go to [dashboard.akiraghost.com](https://dashboard.akiraghost.com) and log in with your Akira credentials.
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### Go to your Profile

Navigate to the **Profile** section within your dashboard.
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### Reset your HWID

Find the **Reset HWID** button in the Profile section and click it.
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<figure><img src="https://3521660466-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FiZsJV4z0iVIZIfnIwTcG%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-305bf69990a12ea2fbaef34a47319b6602fb3fe1%2Fdashboard-profile-hwid-discord.png?alt=media" alt="The Reset HWID button in the Identity card on the Profile page"><figcaption><p>The <strong>Reset HWID</strong> button lives in the Identity card on your Profile page.</p></figcaption></figure>

Only reset your HWID when necessary, and always in line with our terms of service.

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[Security & Sessions](/dashboard/dashboard/security-and-sessions.md)
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