How to sign in to Robinhood from a new device
Got a new phone or tablet? We’ll walk you through how to set things up so you’re ready to go.
To figure out how to sign in to your Robinhood account on a new device, you’ll need to follow directions depending on whether you had Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled on your old device, if you still have your old device, and whether you still have your Backup Code. Click the dropdowns below to learn more.
How to tell if 2FA is enabled on your account:
What’s a Backup Code? (and how to get one)
When you set up Two-Factor Authentication on your account you’ll be asked to save a “Backup Code.”
Two-Factor Authentication pairs something you know (your password) and something you have (in this case typically your authenticator app or a code via SMS). If you don't have access to your authenticator app or cannot retrieve your SMS code, then you're able to use the Backup Code in place of the authenticator app / code via SMS.
Using your Backup Code will automatically disable Two-Factor Authentication. We strongly recommend re-enabling 2FA after you use your Backup Code.
On your old device:
Open the Robinhood app and sign in with your email address and password
Tap the Account (person) icon in the bottom right corner
Tap the three bars in the top right corner
Tap Settings
Scroll and tap Two-Factor Authentication
Tap Regenerate Backup Code
Save your Backup Code somewhere you can find it. We recommend saving it to the cloud or writing it down in a safe place.
On your new device:
Open the Robinhood app and sign in with your email address and password
You’ll be asked for your Two-Factor Authentication code. Tap Use Backup Code at the bottom of the screen.
Enter your Two-Factor Authentication code
To help keep your account secure, we recommend you re-enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) as soon as you get access to your account. 2FA adds an extra layer of protection to your account.
How to sign in on a new device if you have your old phone and:
In the app or on the web, enter your email address and password
You’ll receive a code via SMS to the phone number we have on file for you
Enter the code when prompted
If you don’t have a phone number currently on file or your number changed and you didn’t update your Robinhood account, you’ll need to contact our support team directly.
In the app or on the web, enter your email address and password
You’ll receive a code via SMS to the phone number we have on file for you
Enter the code when prompted
If you don’t have a phone number currently on file or your number changed and you didn’t update your Robinhood account, you’ll need to contact our support team directly.
Open the authenticator app on your old device and retrieve the verification code (like you normally do when logging in)
Open the Robinhood app on your new device:
Sign in with your email address and password
You’ll be asked for your Two-Factor Authentication code
Enter your Two-Factor Authentication
To help keep your account secure, we recommend you re-enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) as soon as you get access to your account. 2FA adds an extra layer of protection to your account.
How to sign in on a new device if you don’t have your old phone and:
In the app or on the web, enter your email address and password
On the login verification screen, select Need help?
Select Update phone number and follow the instructions
When you change your phone number in order to log in, we'll ask you to verify your identity to help ensure your account's security.
In the app or on the web, enter your email address and password
Enter your backup code. If you don’t have your backup code, you’ll need to contact support
In the app or on the web, enter your email address and password
You’ll receive a code via SMS to the phone number we have on file for you
Enter the code when prompted
If you don’t have a phone number currently on file or your number changed and you didn’t update your Robinhood account, you’ll need to contact our support team directly.