Does US Citizenship and Immigration Services work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

Yes. US Citizenship and Immigration Services supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.

Is US Citizenship and Immigration Services two-factor authentication free?

Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on US Citizenship and Immigration Services is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.

What if I lose access to my US Citizenship and Immigration Services 2FA codes?

Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact US Citizenship and Immigration Services support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

How to enable 2FA on US Citizenship and Immigration Services

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US Citizenship and Immigration Services 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 US Citizenship and Immigration Services account.

Step-by-step setup

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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