I am unable to scan the QR Code in the Client Portal. How can I add a User to IB Key? (Android)
Requirements:
- The IBKR Mobile app must be installed and IB Key Authentication already activated on this Android device.
- For more information on the installation and activation on Android devices, please consult KB2277.
Instructions:
1) On your Android device, open the IBKR Mobile app.
1.a) If the app opens with the login screen (Figure 1), tap on Services on the top-left corner (red arrow) and proceed with step 2)
1.b) If the app opens with your Home Page, Portfolio, Watchlists, or similar, tap on More on the top-left corner (Figure 2). Then tap on Two-Factor Authentication (Figure 3), followed by Add User (Figure 4) and proceed with step 3)
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2) Tap on AUTHENTICATE (Figure 5) and then on Add User (Figure 6).
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3) Read the instructions and then tap on SESSION ID (Figure 7).
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4) Type the alphanumeric string present below the QR code in the Session ID field (Figure 8).
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5) Provide your PIN then tap ACTIVATE (Figure 9).
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6) You will receive a message indicating the successful activation of IB Key. Tap DONE to confirm (Figure 10).
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Possible Issues and Solutions
- During the IB Key activation, I receive an error message "An error has occurred. Please try again."
Figure 11
This error message (Figure 11) may indicate you are attempting to activate the IB Key for a user which was already enrolled. Please try to log that user in to the Client Portal again. If you receive a notification on your smartphone once you have entered the credentials and you are able to complete the authentication once you tap on that notification, then the user was already enrolled and you no longer need to follow the steps on this article.
Alternatively, the error message may be displayed when the QR code shown in the Client Portal was already used to attempt an activation and is expired. In this case, please log out of the Client Portal and log back in to obtain a fresh QR code.
I am unable to scan the QR Code in the Client Portal. How can I add a User to IB Key? (iPhone)
Requirements:
- The IBKR Mobile app must be installed and IB Key Authentication already activated on this iOS device.
- For more information on the installation and activation on iOS devices, please refer to KB2278.
Instructions:
1) On your iOS device, open the IBKR Mobile app.
1.a) If the app opens with the login screen (Figure 1), tap on Services on the top-left corner (red arrow) and proceed with step 2)
1.b) If the app opens with your Home Page, Portfolio, Watchlists, or similar, tap on More on the bottom-right corner (Figure 2). Then tap on Two-Factor Authentication (Figure 3), followed by Add User (Figure 4) and proceed with step 3)
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2) Tap on Authenticate (Figure 5) and then on Add User (Figure 6).
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3) Tap Setup IB Key using QR code (Figure 7).
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4) Type the alphanumeric string present below the QR code in the Activation Code field (Figure 8).
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8) Tap Activate IB Key (Figure 9).
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9) You will receive a message indicating the successful activation of IB Key. Tap DONE to confirm (Figure 10).
Figure 10
Possible issues and solutions
- During the IB Key activation, I receive an error message "An error has occurred. Please try again."
Figure 11
This error message (Figure 11) may indicate you are attempting to activate the IB Key for a user which was already enrolled. Please try to log that user in to the Client Portal again. If you receive a notification on your smartphone once you have entered the credentials and you are able to complete the authentication once you tap on that notification, then the user was already enrolled and you no longer need to follow the steps on this article.
Alternatively, the error message may be displayed when the QR code shown in the Client Portal was already used to attempt an activation and is expired. In this case, please log out of the Client Portal and log back in to obtain a fresh QR code.
References:
- See KB2260 for instruction on how to activate and operate IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB2748 for instructions on how to recover IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB3236 for instructions on how to enable notifications for the IBKR Mobile app.
- See KB3234 for troubleshooting missing IBKR Mobile notifications.
- See KB3073 for instructions on how to migrate the IB Key / IBKR Mobile authentication to a new smartphone.
I want to add a User to IB Key with the QR Code displayed in my Client Portal (Android)
Requirements:
- The IBKR Mobile app must be installed and IB Key Authentication already activated on this Android device.
- For more information on the installation and activation on Android devices, please consult KB2277.
Instructions:
1) On your Android device, open the IBKR Mobile app.
1.a) If the app opens with the login screen (Figure 1), tap on Services on the top-left corner (red arrow) and proceed with step 2)
1.b) If the app opens with your Home Page, Portfolio, Watchlists, or similar, tap on More on the top-left corner (Figure 2). Then tap on Two-Factor Authentication (Figure 3), followed by Add User (Figure 4) and proceed with step 3)
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2) Tap on Authenticate (Figure 5) and then on Add User (Figure 6).
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3) Read the instructions and then tap on SESSION ID (Figure 7).
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4) Tap QR CODE (Figure 8).
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5) Tap Allow if asked for permission to use the phone camera (Figure 9).
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6) Point the lens of your smartphone camera towards the QR code (Figure 10). You don't need to "take a picture." When the code is in focus, it is automatically captured. If your phone does not seem to recognize the QR code try to move your phone closer or farther away to the QR code in order to gain focus. If your phone does not recognize the QR code, please see the section Possible Issues and solutions at the bottom of this article.
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7) Provide your PIN then tap on ACTIVATE (Figure 11).
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8) You will receive a message indicating the successful activation of IB Key. Tap DONE to confirm (Figure 12).
Figure 12
Possible issues and solutions
- My smartphone did not manage to read the QR code. What should I do?
Make sure you have activated the switch "Scan QR codes" from the Camera Settings of your smartphone (Figure 13).
Figure 13
- My phone activates the front camera. How can I switch to the rear one?
Usually there is a specific button in the camera view to switch from front to rear lenses (Figure 14).
Figure 14
- During the IB Key activation, I receive an error message "An error has occurred. Please try again."
Figure 15
This error message (Figure 15) may indicate you are attempting to activate the IB Key for a user which was already enrolled. Please try to log that user in to the Client Portal again. If you receive a notification on your smartphone once you have entered the credentials and you are able to complete the authentication once you tap on that notification, then the user was already enrolled and you no longer need to follow the steps on this article.
Alternatively, the error message may be displayed when the QR code shown in the Client Portal was already used to attempt an activation and is expired. In this case, please log out of the Client Portal and log back in to obtain a fresh QR code.
References:
- See KB2260 for instruction on how to activate and operate IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB2748 for instructions on how to recover IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB3236 for instructions on how to enable notifications for the IBKR Mobile app.
- See KB3234 for troubleshooting missing IBKR Mobile notifications.
- See KB3073 for instructions on how to migrate the IB Key / IBKR Mobile authentication to a new smartphone.
I want to add a User to IB Key with the QR Code displayed in my Client Portal (iPhone)
Requirements:
- The IBKR Mobile app must be installed and IB Key Authentication already activated on this iOS device.
- For more information on the installation and activation on iOS devices, please refer to KB2278.
Instructions:
1) On your iOS device, open the IBKR Mobile app.
1.a) If the app opens with the login screen (Figure 1), tap on Services on the top-left corner (red arrow) and proceed with step 2)
1.b) If the app opens with your Home Page, Portfolio, Watchlists, or similar, tap on More on the bottom-right corner (Figure 2). Then tap on Two-Factor Authentication (Figure 3), followed by Add User (Figure 4) and proceed with step 3)
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2) Tap on Authenticate (Figure 5) and then on Add User (Figure 6).
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3) Tap Setup IB Key using QR code (Figure 7).
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4) Tap Launch Camera (Figure 8).
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5) Tap OK if you are asked for permission to use camera (Figure 9).
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6) Point the lens of your smartphone camera towards the QR code (Figure 10). You don't need to "take a picture." When the code is in focus, it is automatically captured. If your phone does not seem to recognize the QR code try to move your phone closer or farther away to the QR code in order to gain focus. If your phone does not recognize the QR code, please see the section Possible Issues and solutions at the bottom of this article.
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7) You will be asked to provide the security element you use to unlock your phone (FaceID, Fingerprint or Passcode). Please provide it (Figure 11).
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8) You will receive a message indicating the successful activation of IB Key. Tap Done to confirm (Figure 12).
Figure 12
Possible issues and solutions
- My smartphone did not manage to read the QR code. What should I do?
Make sure you have activated the switch "Scan QR codes" from the Camera Settings of your smartphone (Figure 13).
Figure 13
- My phone activates the front camera. How can I switch to the rear one?
Usually there is a specific button in the camera view to switch from front to rear lenses (Figure 14).
Figure 14
- During the IB Key activation, I receive an error message "An error has occurred. Please try again."
Figure 15
This error message (Figure 15) may indicate you are attempting to activate the IB Key for a user which was already enrolled. Please try to log that user in to the Client Portal again. If you receive a notification on your smartphone once you have entered the credentials and you are able to complete the authentication once you tap on that notification, then the user was already enrolled and you no longer need to follow the steps on this article.
Alternatively, the error message may be displayed when the QR code shown in the Client Portal was already used to attempt an activation and is expired. In this case, please log out of the Client Portal and log back in to obtain a fresh QR code.
References:
- See KB2260 for instruction on how to activate and operate IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB2748 for instructions on how to recover IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB3236 for instructions on how to enable notifications for the IBKR Mobile app.
- See KB3234 for troubleshooting missing IBKR Mobile notifications.
- See KB3073 for instructions on how to migrate the IB Key / IBKR Mobile authentication to a new smartphone.
I am unable to scan the QR Code in the Client Portal. How can I activate IB Key? (iPhone)
Requirements:
- Your iOS device must have Touch ID (fingerprint reader) or Face ID (facial recognition).
- The device's Operating System version must be iOS 11.0 or later.
- The device must have either Touch ID, Face ID or Passcode enabled. Touch ID or Face ID is the recommended choice. Refer to Set up Touch ID or Set up Face ID for directions.
You can download IBKR Mobile app on your iPhone directly from the App Store.
Instructions:
1) On your iPhone tap the App Store 
icon.
2) Tap the Search icon (magnifying glass) in the lower right corner,
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3) Tap in the search bar at the top, type IBKR Mobile. The search results should automatically appear below the search box.
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4) Select the IBKR Mobile from Interactive Brokers LLC and tap on the download icon GET (if prompted, enter your Apple ID password or provide your FaceID / Fingerprint).
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5) Once the installation has completed, tap OPEN to launch the IBKR Mobile app.
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6) Tap Setup IB Key using QR code.
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7) Type the alphanumeric string present below the QR code in the Activation Code field.
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8) Tap Activate IB Key.
9) You will receive a message confirming the successful activation of IB Key. Tap DONE to complete the procedure
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References:
- See KB2260 for instruction on how to activate and operate IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB2748 for instructions on how to recover IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB3236 for instructions on how to enable notifications for the IBKR Mobile app.
- See KB3234 for troubleshooting missing IBKR Mobile notifications.
- See KB3073 for instructions on how to migrate the IB Key / IBKR Mobile authentication to a new smartphone.
I am unable to scan the QR Code in the Client Portal. How can I activate IB Key? (Android)
Requirements:
- Your Android Phone must not be rooted.
- The Android OS version must be 6.0 or later.
You can download the IBKR Mobile app on your smartphone directly from;
Google Play Store , 360 Mobile Assistant or Baidu Mobile Assistant.
Instructions:
1) On your Android phone tap on the Play Store 
app.
2) Tap on the search bar at the top, type IBKR Mobile then tap the magnifying glass to search.
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3) Locate and select the app IBKR Mobile from Interactive Brokers Group, then tap on Install to the right.
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4) Once the installation completes, tap on Open to launch the IBKR Mobile app.
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5) Tap REGISTER TWO-FACTOR
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6) Tap SESSION ID
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7) Type the alphanumeric string present below the QR code in the Session ID field
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8) Create a PIN of your preference then tap ACTIVATE. The PIN must be at least 4 and up to 6 characters (letters, numbers and special characters allowed). Tap +PIN Guidelines or refer to KB2269 for additional guidelines.
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9) You will receive a message confirming the successful activation of IB Key. Tap DONE to complete the procedure
Figure 9
Possible Issues and Solutions
- During the IB Key activation, I receive an error message "An error has occurred. Please try again."
Figure 14
This error message (Figure 14) may indicate you are attempting to activate an IB Key instance that is already activated. Please try to log in to the Client Portal again. If you receive a notification on your smartphone once you have entered the credentials and you are able to complete the authentication once you tap on that notification, then your IB Key instance is already activated and you no longer need to follow the steps on this article.
Alternatively, the error message may be displayed when the QR code shown in the Client Portal was already used to attempt an activation and is expired. In this case, please log out of the Client Portal and log back in to obtain a fresh QR code.
References:
- See KB2260 for instruction on how to activate and operate IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB2748 for instructions on how to recover IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB3236 for instructions on how to enable notifications for the IBKR Mobile app.
- See KB3234 for troubleshooting missing IBKR Mobile notifications.
- See KB3073 for instructions on how to migrate the IB Key / IBKR Mobile authentication to a new smartphone.
Activate IB Key with a QR Code (Android)
Requirements:
- Your Android Phone must not be rooted.
- The Android OS version must be 6.0 or later.
You can download the IBKR Mobile app on your smartphone directly from;
Google Play Store , 360 Mobile Assistant or Baidu Mobile Assistant.
Instructions:
1) On your Android phone tap on the Play Store 
app.
2) Tap on the search bar at the top, type IBKR Mobile then tap the magnifying glass to search.
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3) Locate and select the app IBKR Mobile from Interactive Brokers Group, then tap on Install to the right.
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4) Once the installation completes, tap on Open to launch the IBKR Mobile app.
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5) Tap REGISTER TWO-FACTOR
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6) Tap SESSION ID
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7) Tap QR CODE
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8) Tap Allow if asked for permission to use the phone camera.
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9) Point the lens of your smartphone camera towards the QR code. You don't need to "take a picture." When the code is in focus it is automatically captured. If your phone does not seem to recognize the QR code try to move your phone closer or farther away to the QR code in order to gain focus. If your phone does not recognize the QR code, please see the section Possible Issues and solutions at the bottom of this article.
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10) Create a PIN of your preference then tap ACTIVATE. The PIN must be at least 4 and up to 6 characters (letters, numbers and special characters allowed). Tap +PIN Guidelines or refer to KB2269 for additional guidelines.
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11) You will receive a message confirming the successful activation of IB Key. Tap DONE to complete the procedure
Figure 11
Possible issues and solutions
- My smartphone did not manage to read the QR code. What should I do?
Make sure you have activated the switch "Scan QR codes" from the Camera Settings of your smartphone (Figure 12)
Figure 12
- My phone activates the front camera. How can I switch to the rear one?
Usually there is a specific button in the camera view to switch from front to rear lenses (Figure 13)
Figure 13
- During the IB Key activation, I receive an error message "An error has occurred. Please try again."
Figure 14
This error message (Figure 14) may indicate you are attempting to activate an IB Key instance that is already activated. Please try to log in to the Client Portal again. If you receive a notification on your smartphone once you have entered the credentials and you are able to complete the authentication once you tap on that notification, then your IB Key instance is already activated and you no longer need to follow the steps on this article.
Alternatively, the error message may be displayed when the QR code shown in the Client Portal was already used to attempt an activation and is expired. In this case, please log out of the Client Portal and log back in to obtain a fresh QR code.
References:
- See KB2260 for instruction on how to activate and operate IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB2748 for instructions on how to recover IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB3236 for instructions on how to enable notifications for the IBKR Mobile app.
- See KB3234 for troubleshooting missing IBKR Mobile notifications.
- See KB3073 for instructions on how to migrate the IB Key / IBKR Mobile authentication to a new smartphone.
IB Key Activation with QR Code
You may have seen a QR code when you logged into Client Portal. In this article we will cover the steps for activating the IBKR Mobile authentication (IB Key) using that code.
1) Log into Client Portal. You will see a banner recommending that you activate IB Key by scanning the accompanying QR Code:
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2) On your smartphone, launch the "Camera" app.
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3) Point the lens of your smartphone camera towards the QR code. You don't need to "take a picture." When the code is in focus it is automatically captured. If your phone does not seem to recognize the QR code try to move your phone closer or farther away to the QR code in order to gain focus. If your phone does not recognize the QR code, please see the section Possible Issues and solutions at the bottom of this article.
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4) If your device was able to read the QR code successfully, you will see a banner on the top of your smartphone screen.
- If the banner asks you to open the IBKR web site on your smartphone browser (as in Figure 4.1), please proceed directly to next step, 5)
- If the banner asks you to open the IBKR Mobile app (as in Figure 4.2), please jump to step 8)
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5) Tap on the banner on the top of your smartphone screen, asking you to open the IBKR Web site. You will be redirected to the AppStore.
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6) Tap the download icon GET to install IBKR Mobile on your phone.
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7) Once the installation is complete, do not launch the IBKR Mobile app. Open your camera and again focus on the QR code displayed in Client Portal.
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8) Tap on the banner on the top of your screen, asking you to open the IBKR Mobile app.
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9) Tap Allow if asked whether to allow or disallow notifications for IBKR Mobile.
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10) You will be asked to provide the security element you use to unlock your phone (FaceID, Fingerprint or Passcode).
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11) You will receive a message confirming the successful activation of IB Key. Tap Done to complete the procedure
Figure 11
Possible issues and solutions
- My smartphone did not manage to read the QR code. What should I do?
Make sure you have activated the switch "Scan QR codes" from the Camera Settings of your smartphone.
Figure 12
- My phone activates the front camera. How can I switch to the rear one?
Usually there is a specific button in the camera view to switch from front to rear lenses.
Figure 13
- During the IB Key activation, I receive an error message "An error has occurred. Please try again."
Figure 14
This error message may indicate you are attempting to activate an IB Key instance that is already activated. Please try to log in to the Client Portal again. If you receive a notification on your smartphone once you have entered the credentials and you are able to complete the authentication once you tap on that notification, then your IB Key instance is already activated and you no longer need to follow the steps on this article.
Alternatively, the error message may be displayed when the QR code shown in the Client Portal was already used to attempt an activation and is expired. In this case, please log out of the Client Portal and log back in to obtain a fresh QR code.
References:
- See KB2260 for instruction on how to activate and operate IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB2748 for instructions on how to recover IBKR Mobile Authentication.
- See KB3236 for instructions on how to enable notifications for the IBKR Mobile app.
- See KB3234 for troubleshooting missing IBKR Mobile notifications.
- See KB3073 for instructions on how to migrate the IB Key / IBKR Mobile authentication to a new smartphone.
Activate IB Key with a QR code
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How to add a user to an existing IB Key instance - iOS
Overview:
This page covers the steps required to add a user to the Authentication section in the IBKR Mobile app for iOS devices.
Requirements:
- The IBKR Mobile app must be installed and IB Key Authentication already activated on this iOS device.
- For more information on the installation and activation on iOS devices, please refer to KB2278.
Instructions:
1. On your iOS device, open the IBKR Mobile app.
1.a. If the app opens with the login screen (Figure 1), tap on Services on the top-left corner (red arrow) and proceed with step 2.
1.b. If the app opens with your Home Page, Portfolio, Watchlists, or similar, tap on More on the bottom-right corner (Figure 2). Then tap on Two-Factor Authentication (Figure 3), followed by Add User (Figure 4) and proceed with step 3.
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2. Tap on Authenticate (Figure 5) and then on Add User (Figure 6).
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3. Read the instructions and then tap on Continue (Figure 7).
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3. Enter your Username and Password, and then tap on Continue (Figure 8).
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4. An Authentication Code will be sent via SMS to the mobile phone number listed on your account (Figure 9). Enter this Authentication Code in the Activation Code field and tap on Activate (Figure 10).
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5. Depending on your smartphone's security settings, you will be asked to use your Passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID (Figure 11).
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6. If the activation has been successful, you will see a confirmation screen. Finally, tap on Done to complete the procedure (Figure 12).
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