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This next screen provides you with an overview of the freeze and your options for adding lifts or removing the freeze altogether.  Click Add Security Freeze. You will need to generate a 6 digit PIN Number.identity security Butte   This number will be used in the future should you need to add any lifts or removals to the freeze.  Enter your PIN and select identity security Butte Confirm! Wah-lah!  Youre TransUnion report is now cold as ice.  You arent done yet though You can initiate your freeze with Experian here! On the opening page you will need identity security Butte to fill out your personal information again.  Using the check box will allow you to generate you own 10-digit PIN number, which you will need identity security Butte to lift the freeze.  As it identity security Butte clearly states, if you dont select identity security Butte one they will generate the pin for you at the end.  Click Continue! history credit report