How do I set up 2-step verification?
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You can set up up 2-step text message verification (2SV) through a pop up in online banking (please follow the prompts), or after sign in.
To set up 2-step text message verification when you sign in to Scotia online banking:
- After sign in, select Set up phone number
- Add your mobile phone number to receive verification codes, then select Continue
- Get a text message with verification code
- Enter verification code online, then select Complete set up
- Select Continue
To set up 2-step text message verification from the Security and passwords menu in Scotia online banking:
- After sign in, select Manage my accounts
- Select Security and passwords, then Update security verification method, then Update verification method
- Select Set up your phone
- Enter mobile phone number to receive verification codes
- Get a text message with verification code
- Enter verification code online and select Complete set up
- Select Continue
Last updated May 26, 2023