How to setup 2FA for Canada Revenue Agency account?
Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Canada Revenue Agency using an authenticator app.
Download Authenticator App
Before we start, download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.
To setup 2FA for your Canada Revenue Agency account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Go to canada.ca. 1. Sign in or create an account using GCKey.
Choose a two-factor authentication method: Select "Use your smartphone or tablet".
Scan the QR code or enter the secret key: A QR code containing the secret key will be displayed. Please keep this page open to complete the setup.
Open our Authenticator App: Click the + button at the bottom right of the screen, then hold your device near the computer screen to scan the QR code.
Enter the 6-digit passcode: After successfully scanning, a 6-digit code will be shown at the bottom of the screen. Please note that this code refreshes every 30 seconds.
Enter the 6-digit passcode on the registration page: Return to the Canada Revenue Agency webpage, enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 5, and then click "Continue".
Save your recovery codes: Once you confirm that you have safely stored your recovery codes, your registration is complete.
Save your account in the Authenticator App: Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!
Add recovery codes to our app: If you have saved your recovery codes, you can add them to our Authenticator App for easy access in case you lose your device.