2FA methods supported by US Veteran Affairs
Adding two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to protect your US Veteran Affairs account. With TOTP support, you can generate US Veteran Affairs verification codes directly in the Authenticator App.
SMS
US Veteran Affairs can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.
Phone call
US Veteran Affairs can call your phone and read out a verification code.
Authenticator app (TOTP)
US Veteran Affairs 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.
Security key (U2F)
US Veteran Affairs works with hardware security keys using the U2F/FIDO standard.
Proprietary app
US Veteran Affairs offers its own companion app for approving sign-ins.
US Veteran Affairs 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does US Veteran Affairs support an authenticator app?
Yes. US Veteran Affairs 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 US Veteran Affairs support?
US Veteran Affairs currently supports: SMS, Phone call, Authenticator app (TOTP), Security key (U2F), Proprietary app.
Is it free to generate US Veteran Affairs codes with the Authenticator App?
Yes. The Authenticator App is free to download, and generating US Veteran Affairs verification codes does not require an account or sign-up.
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