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title: Configuring a no rooted or jailbroken devices policy
description: Determine whether to allow the use of jailbroken or rooted devices.
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revdate: January 28, 2024
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# Configuring a no rooted or jailbroken devices policy

Determine whether to allow the use of jailbroken or rooted devices.

## About this task

You might want to block rooted and jailbroken devices as they can be more vulnerable to attacks.

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## Steps

1. In the PingID admin portal, go to **Setup → PingID → DEVICE & PAIRING**.

   ![A screen capture of the Device Requirements section and the drop-down menu.](_images/fov1564020701514.png)

2. In the **DEVICE REQUIREMENTS** section, click **Add**. From the **Select a Condition** menu, select **No Rooted or Jailbroken Devices**.

   ![A screen capture of the Device Requirements section.](_images/nhj1564020948442.png)

3. Click **Save**.