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🏛️ Maryland – Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on Maryland Tax Connect

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This article walks you through how to log into Maryland Tax Connect account. and update your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) settings. Adding Kintsugi’s secure group email allows us to access your Maryland tax registration directly—no phone calls or back-and-forth codes needed.


✅ What You’ll Need

  • Your bFile login credentials (username & password)

  • The 2FA virtual mail group ID
    [Go to Configuration > Kintsugi Mail > Virtual Mail Group > Group ID)

  • Just 5–7 minutes of your time


🔐 Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. Enter your credentials and click “Log In

    2. Upon entering your login credentials, you will receive a one-time verification code sent to the email address or phone number associated with your account. Type in the one-time verification code and check reCAPTCHA box.

    TIP: Check “Remember this browser” — this helps avoid repeated 2FA prompts during the process.

  1. Go to your account settings

    1. Once logged in, click “OK” to proceed.

    2. Navigate to Profile Information tab and select "User Profile."

  2. Update your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method

    1. To obtain the Virtual Group Mail ID, please navigate to the Kintsugi platform and copy it directly from there.
      Example: file-upload-demo-cody@tax-platform.com
      (Check your Kintsugi app: Configuration > Kintsugi Mail > Virtual Mail Group > Group ID)

    2. Simply paste the Virtual Group Mail ID you copied from the Kintsugi platform into the designated fields below. After entering the required information, click "Save Profile."

  3. Verify the change

  • A verification code will be sent to Kintsugi Mail’s inbox

  • You’ll see this code appear in your Kintsugi Operations Inbox

  • Enter the code on Maryland Tax Connect to verify and complete the setup


Once verified, your account is now connected. Kintsugi Mail will then be able to receive two-factor authentication codes whenever you log into your account in the future.


Need more information? You can check this help article: FAQs - 2FA and State Portal Access

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