Does AJ Bell Youinvest work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

Yes. AJ Bell Youinvest supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.

Is AJ Bell Youinvest two-factor authentication free?

Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on AJ Bell Youinvest is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.

What if I lose access to my AJ Bell Youinvest 2FA codes?

Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact AJ Bell Youinvest support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

How to enable 2FA on AJ Bell Youinvest

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AJ Bell Youinvest supports app-based two-factor authentication (2FA). Turning it on adds a second layer of protection, so a stolen password alone can't unlock your AJ Bell Youinvest account.

Step-by-step setup

1
Sign in to AJ Bell Youinvest and open your AJ Bell Youinvest account security settings.
2
Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.
Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.
3
Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.
Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code AJ Bell Youinvest displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.
4
Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.
Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your AJ Bell Youinvest account.
5
Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes AJ Bell Youinvest gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

Menu names on AJ Bell Youinvest can change — the official AJ Bell Youinvest 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

Frequently asked questions

Does AJ Bell Youinvest work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?: Yes. AJ Bell Youinvest supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
Is AJ Bell Youinvest two-factor authentication free?: Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on AJ Bell Youinvest is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
What if I lose access to my AJ Bell Youinvest 2FA codes?: Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact AJ Bell Youinvest support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

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