This process is easiest if you use two devices at the same time, such as downloading an authenticator on your mobile device and using a laptop or desktop computer signed into. Some well-known authenticator apps include: Google Authenticator, Twillio Authy, Microsoft Authenticator and LastPass Authenticator.Īfter you download your authenticator app, you’ll need to set your Two-Step Verification method to “authenticator app” in the Ring app or on using the step-by-step instructions listed in the next sections. You can search online for authenticator apps and download one from the App Store (Apple/iPhone) or Google Play for Android. Where to Find and Download an Authenticator App The short time frame helps prevent unauthorized users from accessing your account.

Authenticator apps generate one-time use, 6-digit passcodes every 30 seconds that can be used for signing in to accounts. The purpose of Two-Step Verification is to protect you from unauthorized logins into your Ring account. Authenticator apps are installed on mobile devices, PCs, and laptops and are used as a part of an online safety and security process called Two-Step Verification.

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