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:

1. After sign in, select Set up phone number
2. Add your mobile phone number to receive verification codes, then select Continue
3. Get a text message with verification code
4. Enter verification code online, then select Complete set up
5. Select Continue

To set up 2-step text message verification from the Security and passwords menu in Scotia online banking:

1. After sign in, select Manage my accounts
2. Select Security and passwords, then Update security verification method, then Update verification method
3. Select Set up your phone
4. Enter mobile phone number to receive verification codes
5. Get a text message with verification code
6. Enter verification code online and select Complete set up
7. Select Continue

Learn how to set up 2SV for online banking here.