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title: Setting up MDM configuration in PingID for the first time
description: Set up the initial MDM configuration for PingID for the organization's MDM to operate with PingID multi-factor authentication (MFA).
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page_id: pingid:pingid_service_management:pid_setting_up_mdm_configuration_for_the_first_time
canonical_url: http://docs.pingidentity.com/pingid/pingid_service_management/pid_setting_up_mdm_configuration_for_the_first_time.html
revdate: January 28, 2024
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  steps: Steps
  result: Result:
  next-steps: Next steps
---

# Setting up MDM configuration in PingID for the first time

Set up the initial MDM configuration for PingID for the organization's MDM to operate with PingID multi-factor authentication (MFA).

## Steps

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

   ![Screen capture of the Device & Pairing tab showing the Device Requirements section.](_images/fov1564020701514.png)

2. In the **DEVICE REQUIREMENTS** section, click **+Add**.

3. From the **Select a Condition** list, select **Mobile Device Management**.

   ### Result:

   The **Mobile Device Management** section is displayed.

   ![Screen capture of the Mobile Device Management Required section.](_images/ejb1564020704340.png)

   * The generated **SHARED TOKEN** key is in UUID format.

   * The key value is editable. Administrators can use their own key value.

4. From the **EFFECTIVE DATE** list, select a future date.

   |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
   | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
   |   | This will allow time to distribute the token to all managed devices, before the MDM requirement takes effect. If the effective date is not a future date, all users will be blocked until the token is distributed by the MDM system to managed devices. |

5. Click **Save**.

## Next steps

Configure the organization's MDM system. For more information, see [Third-party MDM system configuration for PingID integration](pid_third_party_mdm_system_configuration_pid_integration.html).