How to secure your profile using 2FA

Learn how to enable 2FA via app or SMS to protect your profile from unauthorized access

It's strongly recommended that you enable two-factor authentication (2FA) using either a time-based one-time password (TOTP) app, such as Google Authenticator, or SMS codes to enhance your profile’s security and protect it from unauthorized access.

1

Navigate to Profile > Security.

The names of menu items and other UI elements depend on your broker’s configuration and may differ from those shown in this guide.

2

In the Two-Factor Authentication section, enable one of the options:

• Google Authenticator — to use the Google Authenticator app or another compatible tool to generate time-based verification codes.

• SMS Confirmation — to receive time-sensitive verification codes on your phone number via SMS.

Two-Factor Authentication

3

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the 2FA setup and verify that it's working correctly.

Once 2FA is enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter a verification code each time you sign in to your profile after entering your credentials, as well as in other scenarios that require confirmation.