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title: Authenticating using an authenticator app (Mac Login)
description: You can authenticate using your authenticator app, such as the Google Authenticator or the Microsoft Authenticator, to generate a passcode that you can use to authenticate with PingID.
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# Authenticating using an authenticator app (Mac Login)

You can authenticate using your authenticator app, such as the Google Authenticator or the Microsoft Authenticator, to generate a passcode that you can use to authenticate with PingID.

## Before you begin

Make sure your Apple Mac is running Mac OS v10.13 or later.

## Steps

1. Sign on to your Mac machine.

   ![A screen capture of the Mac login page.](_images/arm1580988020886.png)

   ### Result:

   You'll see the **Authentication** window, prompting you to enter a passcode.

   ![A screen capture of the Authentication window showing the passcode field.](_images/rjy1574594912951.png)

2. Launch your authenticator app.

   ### Result:

   The authenticator app displays a one-time passcode for your account.

   ![A screen capture of the Google Authenticator app.](_images/jft1578843336693.png)

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   | - | -------------------------------------------- |
   |   | This example shows the Google Authenticator. |

3. Enter the passcode into the **Authentication** window, and then click **Sign On**.

   ### Result:

   You'll see the green check mark indicating authentication is successful and you are signed on to your machine.

   ![A screen capture of the Mac login desktop following successful sign-on.](_images/mac_login_successful_signon.png)