Does Thrift Savings Plan support authenticator apps?

Not yet — Thrift Savings Plan does not offer authenticator-app (TOTP) 2FA at this time, though it does support SMS text message and email code.

How can I secure my Thrift Savings Plan account without an authenticator app?

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

Does Thrift Savings Plan Support 2FA?#

Which 2FA methods Thrift Savings Plan offers, and how to keep your account secure

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A Thrift Savings Plan account can expose official records and identity data, so strong 2FA is important. This page lists the 2FA methods Thrift Savings Planoffers 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 Thrift Savings Plan 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 Thrift Savings Plan supports#

SMS text message
Email code

Thrift Savings Plan does not offer an authenticator-app (TOTP) option yet. Authenticator apps are safer than SMS, so it's worth requesting.

How to keep your Thrift Savings Plan account secure#

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

How to recover your Thrift Savings Plan account#

If you lose access to your authenticator, most Thrift Savings Plan 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 Thrift Savings Plan's account-recovery or support process to regain access (see the official Thrift Savings Plan documentation ↗). Saving your recovery codes when you enable 2FA is the single best way to avoid being locked out.

Frequently asked questions#

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

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