# Please connect your OnlyKey **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [December 21, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153 "2020-12-21T22:40:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jinx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Jinx](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/Jinx)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/1 "2020-12-21T22:40:53Z")
I have tryied many times to install my new OnlyKey. Windows 10, keep getting the message Please connect your OnlyKey. I’ve tried several USB ports, reconnecting, restarting pc and nothing happpens ---
**Author:** ![t11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e7dd6/32.png) [@t11](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/t11)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/2 "2020-12-22T01:47:29Z")
Are you able to check on another computer to make sure something on that particular system is not the issue? ---
**Author:** ![Jinx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Jinx](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/Jinx)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2020, 8:08am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/3 "2020-12-22T08:08:20Z")
Yes. It is working in another computer. Any ideas what can i do to fix the issue? ---
**Author:** ![t11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e7dd6/32.png) [@t11](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/t11)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/4 "2020-12-22T15:24:54Z")
So if it is working on another computer then we know its not the OnlyKey. Are you having issues with other USB devices? ---
**Author:** ![Jinx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Jinx](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/Jinx)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/5 "2020-12-24T19:17:56Z")
Yes other USB devices are working fine. Any thoughts? thanks for your attention. ---
**Author:** ![Jota](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ee59a6/32.png) [@Jota](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/Jota)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/6 "2020-12-25T19:52:29Z")
Try clean the usb ports and reconnect, and test in all ports of pc (look leds and energy, could be low power too) ---
**Author:** ![NCB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@NCB](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/NCB)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 9:33pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/7 "2021-03-31T21:33:16Z")
I have a similar problem. The OnlyKey works (I can insert text into notepad) but it is not recognized by the windows 10 desktop app v3.8 on both a desktop and laptop. I get the message "Please connect your OnlyKey! I think everything was fine until latest version of App. Any help very much appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![t11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e7dd6/32.png) [@t11](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/t11)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2021, 12:53pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/8 "2021-04-01T12:53:40Z")
We don’t have a desktop app v3.8. The desktop app is v5.3.0. Do you have the latest firmware v2.1.0? ---
**Author:** ![NCB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@NCB](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/NCB)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/9 "2021-04-01T15:51:35Z")
Thank you for taking the time to help. My apologies, yes the app is v5.3.0 but as I cannot access the OnlyKey from the App I’m not sure of the firmware version but I know that it is over two and a half years old. As the App can’t access the key I’m struggling to update the firmware. Again, thank you. I’m grateful that you are taking the time to help. ---
**Author:** ![t11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e7dd6/32.png) [@t11](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/t11)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 1:18pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/10 "2021-04-02T13:18:42Z")
If your key is 2.5 years old you probably have an old firmware and would need to follow this guide to update - [Upgrading Firmware From Beta6 to Beta7 | Docs](https://docs.crp.to/legacyupgradeguide.html) ---
**Author:** ![NCB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@NCB](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/NCB)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/11 "2021-04-03T13:49:04Z")
Thank you. I have an onlykey colour purchased late 2017. As I cannot connect to the desktop App does this mean I cannot back up before installing the new firmware and can I install the new firmware without doing so through the App? Once again many thanks for your assistance. ---
**Author:** ![t11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e7dd6/32.png) [@t11](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/t11)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/12 "2021-04-05T14:59:55Z")
You can always backup anywhere by holding button #1 for 5+ sec into notepad. ---
**Author:** ![lisssaaau](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/df705f/32.png) [@lisssaaau](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/lisssaaau)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 8:32am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/13 "2021-04-07T08:32:48Z")
My desktop app says the same “Please connect your onlykey” i have also tried with the hold 3 in 5sec with notepad open. None of the methods working, no led is showing when pressing buttons. I have try different usb-slots. I have try connect it to two different laptops with Windows 10 on them. Nothing happens at all. And the laptop do not recognise that something is connected to a usb slot. This was from first time i try it, out from the box it hasnt work. Edit: I also try the firmware update, but its not even recognise that i have the key inserted becuse Tenzy says “file to large” Edit2: Also i want to add that when i first got it and took it out from the pack, i see on the backside of the usb connector on the four bigger copper lines it was like “hard lines” that looks like if you using it and press it in hard in a wrong angle. Hard to explain maybe, hope you understand. When i see it my paranoia said like, have the customs/someone tamper or open it before me? But then i stop thinking about it haha… ---
**Author:** ![t11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e7dd6/32.png) [@t11](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/t11)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 6:00pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/14 "2021-04-07T18:00:17Z")
If you are able to get to the firmware update screen then your device is recognized by computer. To load firmware you have to follow instructions here - [Upgrade Guide | Docs](https://docs.crp.to/upgradeguide.html#download-firmware) ---
**Author:** ![lisssaaau](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/df705f/32.png) [@lisssaaau](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/lisssaaau)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 9:06pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/15 "2021-04-07T21:06:14Z")
im not getting in to the onlykey desktop program at all, becuse its says “please connect your onlykey” I tried the stpes to upgrade, and nothing happens at all, and the program says like i text, the file is too big, and in the guide it says be sure that your key is connected when that message shows up, and my is connected. ---
**Author:** ![t11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e7dd6/32.png) [@t11](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/t11)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 1:06pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/16 "2021-04-08T13:06:14Z")
I am not understanding. If you see this screen then there is no way to even attempt to upgrade firmware: ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/onlykey/original/1X/778b78fcac16a01b4a0766f521481684cb4f87db.png) If you are able to go to the screen where you can load firmware then your OnlyKey is connected. ---
**Author:** ![jbedoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f04885/32.png) [@jbedoya](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/jbedoya)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/17 "2021-08-24T00:40:20Z")
I am experiencing the same issue. My key was purchased in 2017 and have the multicolor led. It was uploaded already with Beta 7 version. I tried different computers and still permanently see the same “Please connect your OnlyKey” when I use the OnlyKey App (tied Version 5.1, the 5.2 and the 5.3.3) I think the hardware is ok, as I am able to use it to log to websites and even add new websites to it. I also wipe it by uploading a new firmware. Still after wiping it by uploading the new firmware, the Desktop App show the same error “Please connect your OnlyKey”. Please Advice ---
**Author:** ![jbedoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f04885/32.png) [@jbedoya](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/jbedoya)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 4:01am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/please-connect-your-onlykey/153/18 "2021-08-24T04:01:24Z")
I was the cause of the issue apparently. I forgot to run the OnlyKey App on ADMINISTRATOR mode - (Right Click, then RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR). key is working on WIndows 10 and Windows 11