MS Authenticator App

How to enable 2FA on US Patent and Trademark Office

Enable two-factor authentication on US Patent and Trademark Office to stop unauthorized logins. After setup, US Patent and Trademark Office asks for a rotating code from MS Authenticator App in addition to your password.

Step-by-step setup

  1. 1

    Sign in to US Patent and Trademark Office and open your US Patent and Trademark Office account security settings.

  2. 2

    Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.

    Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.

  3. 3

    Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.

    Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code US Patent and Trademark Office displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.

  4. 4

    Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.

    Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your US Patent and Trademark Office account.

  5. 5

    Save your backup codes.

    Store the recovery codes US Patent and Trademark Office gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

Menu names on US Patent and Trademark Office can change — the official US Patent and Trademark Office 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

Frequently asked questions

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

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