Got a new wireless keyboard that is not paired - can't get past login screen// any solutions?

The keyboard that arrived paired with my iMac was having connection issues so I swapped it this past weekend for a new one.
When I turned on my computer, I realized that I couldn't type anything because the new keyboard is not paired with my iMac.
Because of this, I can't get past my login screen! Any solutions? Thanks!

Use a USB keyboard until you can get new keyboard connected. It can be any old USB keyboard, one from a PC is fine. If you can borrow one that would be fine.

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