Authenticator app for Canada Revenue Agency
How to set up or enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for Canada Revenue Agency
To keep your Canada Revenue Agency account secure, enable two-factor authentication (2FA). This page explains how Canada Revenue Agency 2FA works, which methods Canada Revenue Agency supports, and how to protect and recover your account. The most secure option is an authenticator app: store your Canada Revenue Agency 2FA codes in MS Authenticator App and generate a fresh 6-digit code every time you sign in.
2FA methods Canada Revenue Agency supports
- SMS text message
- Phone call
- Authenticator app (TOTP)
An authenticator app (TOTP) is the sweet spot: free, offline, and not vulnerable to SIM-swap attacks like SMS.
How to enable or set up 2FA for Canada Revenue Agency
Canada Revenue Agency supports two-factor authentication. Follow our step-by-step Canada Revenue Agency guide, or read the official Canada Revenue Agency documentation ↗ for the exact, up-to-date steps.
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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