# Reset GPG Card PIN Retry Counter ## Metadata **Status**:: #x **Zettel**:: #zettel/permanent **Created**:: [[2023-07-15]] ## Synopsis The command `gpg --card-status` will show the field `PIN retry counter`. This field saves how many tries still are left to enter the right PIN. They are decremented whenever a wrong PIN is entered. They are reset whenever a correct AdminPIN is entered. Steps to reset the counter using the AdminPIN: ``` gpg --edit-card gpg/card> admin gpg/card> passwd ``` Select "2 - unblock PIN" and enter the AdminPIN.