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title: Configuring a minimum OS policy
description: Determine the minimum OS versions for Android and iOS mobile devices that are allowed for PingID authentication. You can block older and less secure OS versions.
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revdate: January 30, 2024
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  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
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# Configuring a minimum OS policy

Determine the minimum OS versions for Android and iOS mobile devices that are allowed for PingID authentication. You can block older and less secure OS versions.

## About this task

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|   | The list of supported operating systems is dynamic and can change as new versions are introduced. Discontinued support of older versions might also impact the minimum supported OS version. |

## Steps

1. In the PingID admin portal, go to **Setup → PingID → DEVICE & PAIRING**. ![A screen capture of the Device Requirements section and the Select a Condition menu.](_images/fov1564020701514.png)

2. In the **DEVICE REQUIREMENTS** section, click **Add**. From the **Select a Condition** menu, select **Minimum OS**. ![A screen capture of the Device Requirements section with a minimum OS rule configured.](_images/zaq1564020946519.png)

3. From the **iOS** and **Android** lists, select the minimum permitted OS version.

4. Click **Save**.