SMS and Phone Calls for Account Authentication

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Effective May 1, you can no longer verify your identity using text messages (SMS) or phone calls when logging into USPTO.gov. You must switch to a more secure authentication method, such as Okta Verify, authenticator apps, security keys, or email. 

For more information and resources, visit our multifactor authentication options webpage.

Last updated: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET
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