How to setup 2FA for Morgan Stanley account?
Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Morgan Stanley 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 Morgan Stanley account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Go to morganstanley.com. 1. Log in to your account on the Morgan Stanley website.
Navigate to Services and select Security Center.
Click on Two-step verification and then select Edit.
Select Authenticator app and click Continue.
In this step, a QR code containing the secret key is displayed. Next, you need to use our Authenticator App to scan this QR code. Please keep this popup 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.
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.
Return to the Morgan Stanley webpage, enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 7, and then click Continue.
Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!
Save the backup code in case you lose access to your authenticator app and need to verify your identity. You can add this backup code to our app for safekeeping.