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title: Configuring authenticator app authentication
description: In the admin portal, go to Setup → PingID → Configuration.
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# Configuring authenticator app authentication

## Steps

1. In the admin portal, go to **Setup → PingID → Configuration**.

2. Go to the **Alternate Authentication Methods** section. ![A screen capture of the Alternate Authentication Methods section.](_images/vkb1564020562147.png)

3. In the **Authenticator App** row, select the **Enable** check box.

4. Click **Save**.