2FA methods supported by Betterment
Adding two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to protect your Betterment account. With TOTP support, you can generate Betterment verification codes directly in the Authenticator App.
SMS
Betterment can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.
Phone call
Betterment can call your phone and read out a verification code.
Authenticator app (TOTP)
Betterment lets you use time-based one-time passwords, so you can generate verification codes in an authenticator app on your device — no network or SMS needed.
Betterment 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does Betterment support an authenticator app?
Yes. Betterment supports time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), so you can add it to the Authenticator App and generate verification codes right on your device.
Which two-factor authentication methods does Betterment support?
Betterment currently supports: SMS, Phone call, Authenticator app (TOTP).
Is it free to generate Betterment codes with the Authenticator App?
Yes. The Authenticator App is free to download, and generating Betterment verification codes does not require an account or sign-up.
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