Set up or change your Alarm access code
Learn how to create, change, and share your four-digit access code for your Alarm.
What is an access code?
An access code is a unique, four digit number that is assigned to an individual and used to arm and disarm the Alarm system via the Keypad. Individuals must enter their access code and then press Home, Away or Disarm to change modes using the Keypad. Everyone granted access to the Alarm system, whether as an owner or a Shared User, must have their own unique four digit access code.
Creating an owner's access code
Creating an owner's access code is a two-step process.
- The owner must first set up their Alarm Base Station..
- Once the Base Station is set up, the owner must add their devices to the Base Station - specifically their Keypad. To add your Keypad to your Base Station, simply plug in your keypad and it will automatically add itself to the Base Station.
Once your Keypad is set up, you will be prompted to create a four digit owner's access code. Note that you will need to enter your new access code twice before saving.
Creating a Shared User and Alarm Guest User's access code
Shared Users and Alarm Guest Users are invited to the Alarm system on behalf of the owner.
Adding a Shared User
Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
- Tap the Alarm Base Station tile.
- Tap[Device Name] Settings.
- Tap theShared Accesstile.
- To add a Shared User, tapAdd User.
- Select which type of user you would like to add and follow the in-app prompts.
- TapSend Invite.
- The recipient will get an email notification valid for 7 days.
- To remove a Shared User or edit the devices they can access, select the Shared User you want to remove.
- To remove the user, selectRemove User, then tapSave.
- To edit access to specific devices, toggle on or off the select device(s), then tapSave.
Adding an Alarm Guest User
- Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
- Tap the Alarm Base Station tile.
- Tap[Device Name] Settings.
- Tap theShared Accesstile.
- TapAdd User.
- TapAdd an Alarm guest user.
- Type in the Guest User Name.
- TapCreate Access Code.
- TapDone.
- TapAdd Guest User.
Sharing access codes
Alarm system owners assign each user a unique, four digit access code. They can then use their access code to arm and disarm a Ring Alarm system using the Keypad.
Changing an access code
Access codes cannot be duplicated or shared with any other users. Only owners can change access codes.
To change an access code:
- Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
- Tap the Alarm Base Station tile.
- Tap[Device Name] Settings.
- Tap theShared Accesstile.
- Tap a user.
- TapReset access code.
- Enter a new four digit code.
- TapDone.
- TapSave.