Thomson Reuters Authenticator mobile app installation and permissions (Apple iOS and Android)

The Thomson Reuters Authenticator mobile app is used confirm your account via multi-factor authentication (MFA). When you enable MFA for your account, you will need to download the app to your mobile device and approve the requested permissions. 

Download and install the app to your mobile device

The steps to download and install the Thomson Reuters Authenticator vary depending on your device's operating system. 

Steps for Apple iOS devices

  1. On your iOS device, tap the App Store icon on your home screen.  Show me.
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  2. In the App Store, tap the Search button and enter "Thomson Reuters Authenticator" in the search bar. Show me.
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  3. After locating the app, tap the Install button on the app's page, then follow the prompts to download and install the mobile app on your device. Show me.
    Download on iOS
  4. Once the installation is complete, the Install button changes to Open. Tap Open to launch the Authenticator app on your mobile device. Show me.
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  5. The app displays an "Authenticator would like to send you notifications" prompt. Tap Allow to enable this permission, which allows the Authenticator app to display sign-in requests on your device. Show me.
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  6. With notifications enabled and the app open, you are ready to add an account. Tap Settings and then tap Add an Account. Show me.
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  7. The app displays a prompt requesting access to your device's camera. Tap Allow to enable this permission, which enables the Authenticator app to scan the QR code that's necessary to pair your device with your account. Show me.
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  8. Once the app is installed and notifications and camera permissions are enabled, complete the MFA setup wizard to  enable MFA for your account and pair your mobile device with your login credentials.

Steps for Android devices

  1. On your Android device, tap the Play Store icon on your home screen. Show me.
    Download on Android
  2. In the Play Store, tap the search button and enter "Thomson Reuters Authenticator" in the search field. Show me.
    Download on Android
  3. After locating the app, tap the Install button on the app's page, then follow the prompts to download and install the mobile app on your device.  Show me.
    Download on Android
  4. Once the installation is complete, the Install button changes to Open. Tap Open to launch the Authenticator app on your mobile device. Show me.
    Download on Android
  5. In the Authenticator app, tap Settings and then tap Add an Account. Show me.
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  6. The app displays a prompt requesting access to your device's camera. Tap Allow to enable this permission, which allows the Authenticator app to scan the QR code that's necessary to pair your device with your account.  Show me.
    Download on Android
  7. Complete the MFA setup wizard to  enable MFA for your account and pair your mobile device with your login credentials.

Note: The timing and wording of the permissions prompts varies depending on the type of mobile device, your device's operating system, and the version of the mobile app. The required permissions are described below.  

Permissions requested by the mobile app 

The Authenticator app needs the following permissions to send login confirmation requests so you can verify your account when you have MFA enabled. 

  • Camera: This permission grants access to your device's camera, which the mobile app uses to scan the QR code during MFA setup. Once you've completed the MFA setup wizard, you can disable this permission. 
  • Network: This permission grants access to send and receive network traffic, so the mobile app can receive sign-in requests and send your approval, enabling you to log in to your software or website account.
  • Notifications: This permission grants access to your mobile device's notifications, which enables the Authenticator app to display sign-in requests on your device.
  • Prevent device from sleeping: On Android devices, this permission enables the mobile app to illuminate your device's screen and display push notifications, and does not prevent your device from entering a low-power standby mode. 

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