Does BMO Bank of Montreal support authenticator apps?

Not yet — BMO Bank of Montreal does not offer authenticator-app (TOTP) 2FA at this time, though it does support SMS text message, phone call and its own app.

How can I secure my BMO Bank of Montreal account without an authenticator app?

Use a long, unique password (a password manager helps), turn on any 2FA method BMO Bank of Montreal does offer, and stay alert to phishing. If BMO Bank of Montreal adds authenticator-app support, you'll be able to use Authenticator App - Novaz.

Does BMO Bank of Montreal Support 2FA?#

Which 2FA methods BMO Bank of Montreal offers, and how to keep your account secure

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A BMO Bank of Montreal account can be tied to your money and personal finances, so a stolen password is a direct financial risk. This page lists the 2FA methods BMO Bank of Montrealoffers today, how to keep the account secure without an authenticator app, and how to recover it.

Before you set up 2-Step Verification for your BMO Bank of Montreal account, you'll need Authenticator App - Novaz on your device — search for Authenticator App - Novaz in your Apple device's App Store, tap the Download on the App Store button below, or scan the QR code.

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2FA methods BMO Bank of Montreal supports#

SMS text message
Phone call
Proprietary app

BMO Bank of Montreal does not offer an authenticator-app (TOTP) option yet. Authenticator apps are safer than SMS, so it's worth requesting.

How to keep your BMO Bank of Montreal account secure#

Use a long, unique password (a password manager helps), turn on any 2FA method BMO Bank of Montreal offers, and stay alert to phishing. See BMO Bank of Montreal's official security documentation ↗. If BMO Bank of Montreal adds authenticator-app support, you'll be able to use Authenticator App - Novaz.

How to recover your BMO Bank of Montreal account#

If you lose access to your authenticator, most BMO Bank of Montreal accounts are recovered with the backup or recovery codes you saved when you turned on 2FA — so store them somewhere safe, separate from your phone. If you didn't save them, use BMO Bank of Montreal's account-recovery or support process to regain access (see the official BMO Bank of Montreal documentation ↗). Saving your recovery codes when you enable 2FA is the single best way to avoid being locked out.

Frequently asked questions#

Does BMO Bank of Montreal support authenticator apps?: Not yet — BMO Bank of Montreal does not offer authenticator-app (TOTP) 2FA at this time, though it does support SMS text message, phone call and its own app.
How can I secure my BMO Bank of Montreal account without an authenticator app?: Use a long, unique password (a password manager helps), turn on any 2FA method BMO Bank of Montreal does offer, and stay alert to phishing. If BMO Bank of Montreal adds authenticator-app support, you'll be able to use Authenticator App - Novaz.

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