Securing My VA.gov Account with Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
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Veterans Affairs - What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) strengthens account security by requiring two factors to verify your identity. Thes...
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Veterans Affairs - What happens when I select "Text Message or Phone Call" for MFA?
If you select Text Message or Phone Call for multi-factor authentication (MFA), you will set up a phone number to rec...
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Veterans Affairs - What happens when I select "Push Notification" for MFA?
When you select Push Notification as your multi-factor authentication (MFA) method, you download an app that sends yo...
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Veterans Affairs - What happens when I select "Code Generator" for MFA?
When you select Code Generator as your multi-factor authentication (MFA) method, you will use another app (such as ID...
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Veterans Affairs - What happens when I select "FIDO U2F Security Key" for MFA?
A FIDO U2F Security Key uses a specialized USB device to help secure your account with multi-factor authentication (M...
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Veterans Affairs - What happens when I select "Mobile YubiKey" for MFA?
Mobile YubiKey 5 NFC from Yubico, is a hardware key that uses Near Field Communications (NFC) technology to wirelessl...
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Veterans Affairs - What happens to my MFA when I change my phone?
If you change your mobile phone because of an upgrade, deactivation, or a change in service providers—you may need to...
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Veterans Affairs - How do I update the phone number I use for multi-factor authentication?
Steps to change your multi-factor authentication (MFA) phone number: 1. Sign in to VA.gov. 2. When you reach the scre...