Does Canada Revenue Agency work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

Yes. Canada Revenue Agency supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.

Is Canada Revenue Agency two-factor authentication free?

Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Canada Revenue Agency is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.

What if I lose access to my Canada Revenue Agency 2FA codes?

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

How to enable 2FA on Canada Revenue Agency

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Canada Revenue Agency 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 Canada Revenue Agency account.

Step-by-step setup

1
Sign in to Canada Revenue Agency and open your Canada Revenue Agency 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 Canada Revenue Agency 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 Canada Revenue Agency account.
5
Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes Canada Revenue Agency gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

Menu names on Canada Revenue Agency can change — the official Canada Revenue Agency 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

Frequently asked questions

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

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