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The term “register key” in ZKBioLock refers to a temporary encrypted handshake between the software and the hardware (like a ZKTeco K20, K40, or other biometric terminal). It is not a serial number you type in from an email.
Common causes include:
| Cause | Explanation | |-------|-------------| | Driver missing | Windows didn’t install the USB driver for the biometric device. | | Wrong device type selected | You chose “TCP/IP” but the device is connected via USB. | | Software version mismatch | ZKBioLock is older than the connected device’s firmware. | | Corrupt installation | The software registry keys or config files are broken. | | Admin rights missing | The software can’t write the temporary key to Windows. | zkbiolock register key
"key_id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"user_id": "user_8f3b2a",
"device_id": "device_a12b34",
"pub_key": "-----BEGIN PUBLIC KEY-----\\n...",
"zk_commitment": "mF3s9... (base64)",
"salt": "c2FsdF9ieXRlcw==",
"challenge_nonce": "5f2d... (base64)",
"issued_at": "2026-04-07T12:00:00Z",
"expires_at": "2027-04-07T12:00:00Z",
"policy":
"uses": ["auth","unlock"],
"revocable": true,
"re_enroll_after": "30d"
,
"binding_proof": "MEUCIQ... (base64 sig)",
"version": "zkbiolock-v1",
"metadata":
"device_model": "Pixel 8",
"os": "Android 14"