Can I use the Mobile Authenticator along with other security devices?

Alternative Authentication Options

Try a different 2FA method:

• If you have multiple 2FA methods registered, try using another one (IB Key, Mobile Authenticator, Digital Security Card+, SMS), select one of those from the authentication method drop down during login…

By design, removing the code generator entry from your Mobile Authenticator app does not simultaneously disable this 2FA method on the IBKR back-end systems. For this reason, our platforms will still prompt you to enter the Mobile Authenticator codes upon login, although you can no longer generate those codes on your app…

Yes, we support M2FA (Multiple 2-Factor Authentication) for passkeys. Upon login to IBKR, you will be able to select which 2FA method to use from a drop-down menu. You can continue using your existing 2FA methods (IBKey, Mobile Authenticator, Digital Security Card+, SMS) alongside passkeys…

Upon login to your Client Portal or one of our trading platforms you will be presented with a drop down menu where you can select the security device to be used for 2-Factor authentication. Your selection will then be set as default for the next login operation, but you will always be able to modify it by acting on the same drop-down menu…