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 Services on the top-left corner (Figure 3) and proceed with step 2.

Figure 1.                                       Figure 2.                                       Figure 3.

2. Tap on Authenticate (Figure 4) and then on Add User (Figure 5).

Figure 4.                                          Figure 5.

3. Read the instructions and then tap on Continue (Figure 6).

Figure 6.

4. Enter your Username and Password, and then tap on Continue (Figure 7). 

Figure 7.

5. An Authentication Code will be sent via SMS to the mobile phone number listed on your account (Figure 8). Enter this Authentication Code in the Activation Code field and tap on Activate (Figure 9).

Figure 8.                                                    Figure 9.

6. Depending on your smartphone's security settings, you will be asked to use your Passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID (Figure 10.).

Figure 10.

7. If the activation has been successful, you will see a confirmation screen. Finally, tap on Done to complete the procedure (Figure 11).

Figure 11.

This article will guide you in completing these tasks with the following Secure Login Devices:

• IB Key (iOS)
• IB Key (Android)
• Digital Security Card (DSC+)

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Verify your identity with IB Key (iOS)

1. When prompted, enter your Username and Password, then select Continue.

2. A Challenge Code will be displayed, along with a passcode field to enter a response.

3. Launch IBKR Mobile on your iOS smartphone:

     3.a. If the app opens with the home screen (Figure 1), select Authenticate then proceed with step 4.

     3.b. If the app opens with the login screen (Figure 2), tap Services on the top left (red arrow), select Authenticate and proceed with step 4.

     3.c. If the app opens with your Home Page, Portfolio, Watchlists, or similar (Figure 3), tap More on the bottom-right (red arrow). Then tap Services on the top left (Figure 4), select Authenticate and proceed with step 4.

Figure 1.                                           Figure 2.
     

Figure 3.                                           Figure 4.

4. Type the Challenge Code from Client Portal into the corresponding field and select Generate Passcode.

5. Use Touch ID or Face ID for two-factor authentication.

If Touch ID has not been activated, IB Key will prompt you to enter your smartphone's passcode. A response string will then be generated (Figure 6).

     5.1 If you use Touch ID, place your registered finger on the Home Button (Figure 5). A response string will then be generated (Figure 6).

Figure 5.                                                       Figure 6.
     

     5.2 If you use Face ID, look at your iOS smartphone screen (Figure 7). A response string will then be generated (Figure 8).

Figure 7.                                                          Figure 8.
    

6. Enter the response string from IB Key into the passcode field of Client Portal and click Continue.

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Verify your identity with IB Key (Android)

1. When prompted, enter your Username and Password, and click on Continue.

2. A Challenge Code will be displayed, along with a passcode field to enter a response.

3. Launch IBKR Mobile on your Android smartphone:

     3.a. If the app opens with the home screen (Figure 1), select Authenticate then proceed with step 4.

     3.b. If the app opens with the login screen (Figure 2), tap Services on the top left (red arrow), select Authenticate and proceed with step 4.

     3.c. If the app opens with your Home Page, Portfolio, Watchlists, or similar (Figure 3), tap More on the bottom-right (red arrow). Then tap Services on the top left (Figure 4), select Authenticate and proceed with step 4.

Figure 1.                                            Figure 2.

Figure 3.                                            Figure 4.

4. Type the PIN that you determined during the IB Key registration process and the Challenge Code from Client Portal into the corresponding fields, then select Generate Passcode. A response string will then be generated.

5. Enter the response string from IB Key into the passcode field of Client Portal and click Continue.

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Verify your identity with Digital Security Card+ (DSC+)

1. When prompted, enter your Username and Password.

2. A Challenge Code will be displayed, along with a passcode field to enter a response.

3. Turn on your DSC+ using the “press” button until 'PIN>' is displayed (Figure 1). Enter the 4-digit PIN code you specified at the time you requested the device, then confirm with the “OK” button (Figure 2).

Figure 1.                                                              Figure 2.                                                    

4. When 'CHALLNG>' is displayed (Figure 3), enter the 6-digit Challenge Code from the Client Portal screen into the DSC+, then confirm with the "OK" button (Figure 4).

Figure 3.                                                              Figure 4.                                       
    

5. A response code will appear.                                                  

6. Enter the response string from your DSC+ into the passcode field of Client Portal and click Continue.

The Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) is sponsored by the Canadian regulator (IIROC) to ensure client assets held by a Canadian investment dealer are protected if a member firm becomes insolvent. IB Canada is a member of the CIPF which offers insurance against member default for amounts up to CAD 1,000,000. Covered assets include cash, securities and commodities and will depend on the account type:

Non-registered accounts (Cash, Margin, TFSA)

1,000,000 CAD for any combination of cash, securities and commodities under all non-registered account types.
For assets held in a joint account or under a corporation, the percentage interest is added towards the same total.

Registered account (RSP)

RSP accounts are treated as "Separate Account" and are eligible for an additional 1,000,000 CAD coverage. Additional details can be found on www.cipf.ca.

Please note, IB Canada accounts receive CIPF protection in lieu of SIPC protection.

In case your smartphone is unable to receive IB Key notifications, you can still complete the login process using the IB Key Challenge/Response method, described on the following pages (according to your device operating system):

• Android: IBKB2277
• Apple iOS: IBKB2278

The same information applies to you if your phone has no Internet connectivity (you are in roaming, out of coverage, without an active mobile data plan, etc.)

If your smartphone is unable to receive IB Key notifications despite having Internet connectivity, we recommend you to perform the steps outlined in IBKB3234.