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Enable and manage two-factor authentication (2FA) on Payroll classic

James Nixon
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EH Content Team

Available for the following plans: Employment Lite, Employment Plus, Employment Unlimited
Available for the following Payroll classic plans: Standard, Premium

When using a username and password to log into your account, you are only using single-factor authentication. This process can be susceptible to security threats because your account can be accessed with just your password. Two-Factor Authentication provides an additional verification level when logging into your account.

Admins can make it compulsory for any manager and employee on your Payroll classic platform to use two-factor authentication when logging into their account. 2FA is automatically required for full access or reporting level users.

Getting started

Enable two factor authentication

  1. Click the Business Settings menu.
  2. Click the Payroll Settings submenu.
  3. Under Business Management, click Security Dashboard.
  4. Click the Two Factor Authentication Settings tab.
  5. Select the Require Two-Factor Authentication for Managers/Employees tick box.
  6. Click the Save button. 

Enable two factor challenges

Two factor challenges involve requiring a verification code before taking important actions.

  1. Click the Business Settings menu.
  2. Click the Payroll Settings submenu.
  3. Under Business Management, click Security Dashboard.
  4. Click the Two Factor Authentication Settings tab.
  5. Select the required two factor challenges.
  6. Click the Save button. 

Disable two factor authentication

  1. Click the Business Settings menu.
  2. Click the Payroll Settings submenu.
  3. Under Business Management, click Security Dashboard.
  4. Click the Two Factor Authentication Settings tab.
  5. De-select the Require Two-Factor Authentication for Managers/Employees tick box.
  6. Click the Save button. 

Disable two-factor challenges

Two factor challenges involve requiring a verification code before taking important actions.

  1. Click the Business Settings menu.
  2. Click the Payroll Settings submenu.
  3. Under Business Management, click Security Dashboard.
  4. Click the Two Factor Authentication Settings tab.
  5. De-select the required two factor challenges.
  6. Click the Save button.

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