[IBKR] Cannot Login. ID n PW are correct. Keep loading 2FA

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Cannot Login. ID n PW are correct. Keep loading 2FA

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11 months ago

Hi! I understand you’re having trouble logging in to IBKR because after entering your correct ID and password, the system keeps loading the 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) without letting you through. Let's work through this carefully.

To start, could you tell me:

- Are you using the IBKR Mobile app or the web portal on your Android device to log in?
- Are you receiving the 2FA prompt on your device, or does it just keep spinning/loading endlessly?
- Have you recently updated your IBKR app or changed any phone settings that might affect notifications?

Meanwhile, here are some general steps we can try to resolve the 2FA loading issue on your Android device:

1. Check your internet connection: Ensure you have a stable network connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data). Sometimes slow or unstable connections cause the 2FA step to hang.

2. Clear browser cache or app cache: If you’re logging in via a web browser (WebKit), go to your Android settings > Apps > WebKit browser > Storage > Clear Cache. If using the IBKR Mobile app, clear its cache similarly.

3. Restart your device: A simple restart can refresh background processes and resolve temporary glitches in 2FA.

4. Check the time and date settings: Incorrect device time can disrupt 2FA codes. Go to Settings > Date & Time and enable “Automatic date & time” and “Automatic time zone.”

5. Try a different 2FA method if available: IBKR allows multiple 2FA options (mobile app notification, SMS code, email). If you have a choice, switch to another method.

If you have tried some of these already, please let me know which, so I don't repeat and we can dive deeper.

Also, if the problem persists, IBKR has a “Need Help?” option on the login page that guides you through recovery, or you might need to reset your 2FA settings with their support team at [email protected].

Let me know your current situation with the above and we’ll get this sorted!

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