Logging in with SMS (Text) Messages

Instructions

Enter your username and password into the Trading Platform or Portal login screen and click Login.

You will then be prompted to enter the authentication code sent to you via SMS. Please open your mobile phone's messages app and look for the message containing the code.

Enter the authentication code in the Security Code field present on the login screen, and then click Login or OK.

The login page asking to enter SMS security code

If you have SMS enabled as a two-factor authentication method, you may use Voice callback to receive your login authentication codes.

Voice Callback provides you with a login authentication code by calling the phone number associated with your account and is typically used if you did not receive your login authentication code SMS message.

Portal:

  • Click Didn’t receive a security code?

  • Click Voice, answer the call and use the authentication code you received during the login process.

Trader Workstation (TWS):

  • Click Request New Security Code

  • Select Voice and click OK. Answer the call and use the authentication code you received during the login process.

    Note: Callback is only available in TWS LATEST and BETA Versions.

IBKR Mobile (Apple iOS):

  • Tap Request New Code

  • Tap Voice, answer the call and use the authentication code you received during the login process.

IBKR Mobile (Android)

  • Click Request New Security Code

  • Tap Voice, answer the call and use the authentication code you received during the login process.

 

Additional Resources

Learn About Two Factor Authentication for iPhone at IBKR Campus

Learn About Two Factor Authentication for Android at IBKR Campus

Visit the Mobile Trading Website