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Permits Online: How to Use One-time Verification Code

When you enter your user name/email address and password into Permits Online, we will email you a one-time verification code that you will need to enter to complete your login.

The use of a one-time verification code is a multi-factor authentication (MFA) mechanism to verify your identity by requiring you to provide more than just a username and password.

This login process provides an increased level of security when accessing your Permits Online account.

Use of one-time verification code

  1. Navigate to the Permits Online Login page (my.TTB.gov or Permits Online)
Permits Online sign-in page

 

  1. Enter your login credentials
    • After successful validation of your login credentials, a message will display on the screen informing you that a verification code has been sent to your email address.
    • The code will be valid for 30 minutes and will be sent to the email address listed in the Login Information section of your user profile.
    • If you’re unsure which email address is listed, see Permits Online: How to Identify Email Associated With Account.
       
Permits Online email address confirmation screen

 

  1. Open your email and find the TTB email (example email message shown below):
TTB one-time verification code email

 

  1. Enter the code you receive via email in the One-time Verification Code field.
     
    • If the code has expired or is entered incorrectly 3 times, you can request a new verification code link.
One-time verification code entry field

 

  1. The Permits Online welcome screen should open and you are now logged in to your account.
Permits Online welcome screen

Additional Information About One-time Verification Codes

Last updated: January 8, 2026
Maintained by: National Revenue Center