2FA methods supported by E*Trade
Adding two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to protect your E*Trade account. With TOTP support, you can generate E*Trade verification codes directly in the Authenticator App.
Proprietary app
E*Trade offers its own companion app for approving sign-ins.
Hardware token
E*Trade supports a dedicated hardware token for generating codes.
E*Trade 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does E*Trade support an authenticator app?
Yes. E*Trade 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 E*Trade support?
E*Trade currently supports: Proprietary app, Hardware token.
Is it free to generate E*Trade codes with the Authenticator App?
Yes. The Authenticator App is free to download, and generating E*Trade verification codes does not require an account or sign-up.
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