Using a Passkey

How do you use your passkey to log in to your Interactive Brokers account?

First, if you have not yet activated a passkey for your login, please visit the Activating a Passkey page or video for instructions.

Bluetooth must be enabled on both the device you login from, for example your laptop or desktop PC, and the device where your passkey resides such as your phone. For Bluetooth activation, please refer to the Activating a Passkey page.

Let’s navigate to the IBKR Client Portal login page and have our phone with us.

Enter your login credentials.

If you have multiple two factor methods active, select “Passkey” from the authentication method drop-down, followed by Authenticate.

Select the option iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

If a QR code appears on the login screen, then open your phone’s camera app and scan the QR code.

If you receive a notification, tap the notification on your phone.

Once the devices are connected, your phone will prompt you to authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, fingerprint, or device PIN.

After successful authentication on your phone, you’ll be logged in automatically on your computer.

Now, if you are using a physical security key to login, navigate to the Client Portal login page.

Enter your login credentials.

If you have multiple two-factor methods active, select Passkey from the authentication method drop-down followed by Authenticate.

This time select Security Key.

Insert your physical security key into your device’s USB port and enter your PIN or hold it near your device for NFC-enabled keys.

Touch the button or sensor on your security key.

You’ll be logged in immediately.

And that’s all there is to it! Using a passkey to log into your IBKR account is easy and gives you a faster, more secure login experience every single day.

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