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Hi, I'm agent Bennett.
And I'm going to show you how to set up
two factor authentication.
Two factor authentication can keep your accounts
and devices safer,
even if someone manages to get your password
because you have to enter a second piece of information.
Often only available through another account or device.
That's why it's called two factor.
The first factor is often the password.
The second is often a security code that's sent
to a separate device or account.
So, if an unauthorized person was attempting to access
your device or account, they would need both.
This adds an additional layer of security
and it's pretty easy to set up.
Along with two factor authentication,
there are other important steps you can take
to increase security.
One of the main ones is simply getting to know your devices
by reading through the manuals
or getting familiar with the options and functionality
within the app or website.
Getting more information on how your device works
will help you understand if there are any risks
associated with it.
In this video, I'll be setting this up on my Ring account.
I'll show you how to do this through a smartphone app
and also how to do it on your computer.
Even though I'm using Ring to show you the process,
two factor authentication is available
for many other devices, apps and services.
So, make sure you check yours.
All right, let's start with the smartphone.
I'll be using my Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
and the Ring app.
Which I've already downloaded onto my phone.
Depending on what device you're using
and as this app updates
these steps might be slightly different.
Tap the menu icon on the top left corner.
Under account security, choose two step verification.
Your Ring account defaults to using email address.
But for this demo,
I'm going to select get codes by text message.
Go ahead and repeat the information here
and then tap continue.
Now, enter your Ring password under the email address
associated with your account and hit continue.
Enter the phone number that you'd like Ring
to send a code to anytime a password is required
and then hit continue.
At this point,
Ring will send that phone number
a text message with a special code.
When you receive the message type in the code
and tap verify.
You should see a success screen if you entered
the code correctly.
And you'll also see part of the phone number
that codes will be sent to in the future.
Tap got it.
And you're all set up.
I'll also show you how to do this from your computer.
But, while I've got the app open on my phone,
I wanted to give you a little tour of the control center.
Where you can find other security settings
and information for all your Ring devices.
Account verification is where you can create codes
for authorizing a new device
or code you can use when with Ring customer support.
If you tap authorized client devices,
you'll see a list of devices that can access
your Ring account.
If you see anything that shouldn't be there,
you can just tap the trash can next to the device name
and it will no longer have access.
Video encryption has some basic information
about how video is encrypted or securely stored within Ring.
And if you tap on advanced settings
and then end to end encryption, you'll see an option
for adding another layer of security for your videos
so only you can access this content.
All right, I promised I'd show you how to set up
the same two factor authentication from your computer.
And it's just as simple.
Just log into your Ring account on ring.com.
Go to the dashboard and hover your mouse over account.
Click manage account.
Go to the two step verification section and click manage.
Then click get codes by text message.
If you'd like, read through the information
and then click continue.
Now enter your ring password under the email address
associated with your account and click continue.
Enter the phone number that Ring can send a code
to anytime a password is required and then click continue.
A text message will now be sent with a code
to the phone number you entered.
Once you receive this code,
enter it and then click verify.
Again you should see a success screen
if you put in the code correctly.
And it will display a portion of the phone number
that codes will be sent to in the future.
Click back to account and congratulations.
You're all set up.
Again, two factor authentication is an important step
in maintaining security across your apps and devices.
It's a good idea to check with our other smart products apps
to see if two factor authentication is available.
Like I said before, along with two factor authentication
another great security measure is to get really familiar
with your devices and settings.
Here's another tip.
Never share your account information with others.
If you do need to share your ring camera with someone else,
like a neighbor watching for a package while you're gone.
There's a better way.
We actually have a tech tips video on that topic
that shows you how to do this.
Check it out in the notes below.
That way you're not giving out sensitive account info
or passwords.
Speaking of, don't use the default or predictable passwords.
Instead, use your own unique passwords.
Again, we have another great tech tips video
on that topic as well.
The link is below.
If you take these important steps, they'll do wonders
for keeping your accounts and your home more secure.
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Thanks for watching.
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