IB Secure Device

Quote from MuscleHead:

Salvatore,

I have successfully opted out of using the security token after receiving it in the mail, for one of my accounts. I have a few accounts -- some personal, some corporate. Because I'm going to be away from home for several weeks, I wanted to pre-emptively opt out for those accounts as well -- i.e., before they were "invited". The reason is that one week after receiving the security token, it becomes required for logging in. If I'm not at home for several weeks, it's possible that I get a token for my other accounts and I'm not at home to "opt out".

However, I was told that I couldn't opt out until I'm invited. Is there a way around this?

Thanks
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If unable to opt out, you may consider www.usglobalmail.com an excellent mail forwarding service. $10/$15 month and low forwarding mail expense... it filters junk mail, provides e-mail notification of mail and allows online viewing of sender, size and instructions for disposition...

I live in Paris and travel extensively, my important mail is only 2-3 days away maximum... between this service and Vonage handling my investments while living abroad has been painless.

Good luck and good trading.
 
We don't have the ability to flag uninvited accounts for opt out. PM your account details. I'll have your account invited tonight, you can send me the opt out letter tomorrow.
 
Quote from IB Salvatore:

We don't have the ability to flag uninvited accounts for opt out. PM your account details. I'll have your account invited tonight, you can send me the opt out letter tomorrow.
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That's a good idea :) You won't actually send me a token, right?
 
received an email from IB - apparently they are offering the 'secure device' to all customers now. is there any reason NOT to accept their offer?
thanks
 
Would someone please let me know the physical size and weight of the IB Secure device. Is it easy to travel with? Do you plug it into a USB port?

Thanks
 
Quote from BigBubba:

received an email from IB - apparently they are offering the 'secure device' to all customers now. is there any reason NOT to accept their offer?
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Because it sucks having to use it?
 
I'm assuming that auto-login programs like IB Controller will no longer work after you get this device. Is that accurate?

Also, is there any other problems associated with this device and automated trading programs working with TWS?
 
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