Set Up and Change Your Alarm Access Code

One of the most important pieces of information you'll need to use when working with your Alarm is your four-digit access code. This article will explain what an access code is, how to create one, change one, and give one to others when providing access to your Ring Alarm system.

What is an access code?

An access code is a unique four-digit number that's assigned to a particular individual and is used to arm and disarm the Alarm system from the Keypad. Individuals must enter their access code, then press Home, Away, or Disarm to change modes using the Keypad. Every individual 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

This is a two-step process:

1. The Alarm Owner must first set up their Alarm Base Station.

   Use this link to find out how to set up your base station.

    
2. Once the Base Station is set up, the Owner must attach 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. You will need to enter your new access code twice before saving.

Setting up a Shared and Guest User

Shared Users and Guest Users are invited to the Alarm system on behalf of the Owner. If a user already has a Ring account, they will automatically show up as a Shared User. If they do not have a Ring account, they will receive an invitation to create an account. Invitations are valid for seven days.

How to add a Shared User

1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
2. Tap the

   Alarm Base Station

   tile.
3. Tap

   [Device Name] Settings.
4. Tap the

   Shared Access

   tile

   .
5. Tap

   Add User.
6. Tap

   Add user to a device

   .
7. Enter your Shared User’s email and create an access code.
8. Toggle on the Alarm Base Station.
9. Tap Send Invite.

How to add a Guest User

1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
2. Tap the

   Alarm Base Station

   tile.
3. Tap

   [Device Name] Settings

   .
4. Tap the

   Shared Access

   tile.
5. Tap

   Add User

   .
6. Tap

   Add an Alarm guest user

   .
7. Type in the Guest User Name.
8. Tap

   Create Access Code

   .
9. Tap

   Done

   .
10. Tap

    Add Guest User

    .

Sharing and changing access codes

Alarm system owners assign each user a unique, four digit access code. A user can use their access code to arm and disarm a Ring Alarm system using the Keypad.

Access codes cannot be duplicated or shared with any other users. Only owners can change access codes.To change an access code:

1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
2. Tap the

   Alarm Base Station

   tile.
3. Tap

   [Device Name] Settings.
4. Tap the

   Shared Access

   tile.
5. Tap a user.
6. Tap

   Reset access code

   .
7. Enter a new four digit code.
8. Tap

   Done

   .
9. Tap

   Save

   .