2FA methods supported by Canada Revenue Agency
Adding two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to protect your Canada Revenue Agency account. With TOTP support, you can generate Canada Revenue Agency verification codes directly in the Authenticator App.
SMS
Canada Revenue Agency can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.
Phone call
Canada Revenue Agency can call your phone and read out a verification code.
Authenticator app (TOTP)
Canada Revenue Agency 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.
Canada Revenue Agency 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does Canada Revenue Agency support an authenticator app?
Yes. Canada Revenue Agency 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 Canada Revenue Agency support?
Canada Revenue Agency currently supports: SMS, Phone call, Authenticator app (TOTP).
Is it free to generate Canada Revenue Agency codes with the Authenticator App?
Yes. The Authenticator App is free to download, and generating Canada Revenue Agency verification codes does not require an account or sign-up.
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