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title: Choosing a different device for authentication (Web/Windows)
description: If you have more than one device paired with your account, you can choose a different device to use to authenticate.
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revdate: January 28, 2024
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# Choosing a different device for authentication (Web/Windows)

## About this task

If you have more than one device paired with your account, you can choose a different device to use to authenticate.

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|   | The ability to pair more than one type of device and the type of device you can use to authenticate is defined by your organization. |

## Steps

1. Start a multi-factor authentication (MFA) process.

   ![A screen capture of the PingID Sign On window.](_images/jbb1564021214485.gif)

   ### Result:

   If your organization's configuration is set to **Prompt User to Select**, the **Change Authenticating Device** window appears with a list of all your available devices. Otherwise, you will see the authentication page and will be able to click the **Change Device** option, in order to get to the **Change Authenticating Device** window with a list of all your available devices.

2. In the **Change Authenticating Device** window, from the list of available devices, select the device you want to use. Select **Sign On**.

   ![A screen capture of the Change Authenticating Device window displaying a list of all your available devices with the Sign On or Settings options. It also shows a green default icon indicating your default device, and the selected device is highlighed in white.](_images/psc1634033776039.png)

   ### Result:

   You are prompted to authenticate through the method you selected.