How can I disable SMS authentication?

Use IBKR Mobile Authentication (IB Key) for secure two-factor authentication when logging in. If you are an existing IBKR client and have already activated IBKR Mobile Authentication (IB Key) via IBKR Mobile, you do not have to take any action. Once IBKR Mobile Authentication (IB Key) has been activated on your mobile device, it will authenticate your login from both IBKR apps…

If you changed your mobile phone number but you did not change your smartphone device, you do not need to reactivate your IBKR Mobile Authentication (IB Key).

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Once your security device is activated, each time you log in to Client Portal, TWS or IBKR Mobile you will be required to enter two authentication factors: your username/password combination and the security code generated by your device…

You can find extensive information on how to set up your mobile phone number to receive authentication codes via SMS in our Knowledge Base.

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