Page Comparison - Switching your two-factor authentication device (v.11 vs v.67) - Account Management

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Go to my.account.myob.com and log in with your MYOB account details.

If prompted verify your account:

If you have access to your current app 2FA device, enter the authentication code and click Sign in.

If you no longer have access to your current app 2FA device, click Don't have your code? Try another way then follow the prompts.
After logging in, the Personal Information page appears.
2FA Personal Information Page

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From the Personal information page, click Change your 2FA device.

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Re-enter your password and click Sign in.

Enter the authentication code from your current 2FA app and click Sign in.

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Click Continue to begin setting up your new device.

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Follow the steps below for your new device.

Open the Google Play or App Store app on your phone.

Search for "Google Authenticator" and look for this icon:

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Download and install Google Authenticator onto your phone

already use a mobile device for 2FA codes, but now you have a new device, here's how to set it up.

Choose your scenario.

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Two-factor authentication (2FA) codes can be generated via email, an authenticator app on a moblie device, like a phone or tablet, or via an SMS (mobile phone only).

If you've got a new phone or other mobile device, you can set it up for been receiving 2FA codes via email and you'd like to change to an authenticator app or SMS, see Switching between email and app two-factor authentication (2FA).

2FA is only affected But if you change the device you want to use, not your phone number.

Because you can only receive codes on one device at a time, you'll need to change your 2FA device as follows.

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Go to my.account.myob.com and log in with your MYOB account details.

On the Personal information page, click Get started.

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Re-enter your password and click Sign in.

Choose Mobile app then click Next.

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Choose your operating system, then click

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Log into My Account (myaccount.myob.com).
Verify your account using the verification code from your old device or by using a backup code.
Click Account security from the drop-down menu under your name (in the top right of My Account) to open the Account security page.
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Click Change 2FA.
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If you don't see this option it means you're not set up for 2FA. Click Add 2FA and follow the prompts to set it up.
Choose which authentication method you want to use on your phone. Click Authenticator app or SMS. Then follow the relevant steps below to set up Authenticator app or SMS 2FA.

Once you've installed the authenticator app on your device

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Open the Windows Store app on your phone (or tap here).
Search for Microsoft Authenticator and look for this icon:
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Download and install the application onto your phone.

Set up authenticator 2FA on a new device

If you don't already have an authenticator app, download Authy (or another equivalent app) from your mobile's app store. Here's some popular apps:
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Download the authenticator app on your new device. Once you've done this, you need to link the app to your MYOB account.

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Click OK I've downloaded the app.

Open the authenticator app on your device and add a new account.

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you have trouble, see the app's help.If

your app allows you to set up 2FA by scanning a barcode in the app, choose that option and scan the QR code that's displayed on the MYOB

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If you can't scan the QR code, your app will have an option that lets you manually type a code instead. To do this, click Can't scan

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the QR code? on the MYOB page and enter the code that appears into the app.

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Once you've scanned the QR code or manually entered the MYOB code, a code will appear in your app. Type this into the Enter

the Click Download 10 backup codes, and save the file somewhere safe.
These codes will help you

your code field on the MYOB page and click Continue.

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On the Save a recovery code page, click Copy code to save your recovery code.
Click I've saved a copy of this code and then click Continue.
(Important) Save your recovery code somewhere safe. This will give you give you the ability to sign into your account if you lose access to your device.

Learn more about using your backup codes.

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Click Finish and sign in.
From now on, when you sign in you'll be asked to enter an authentication code from your app. If you don't want to do this every time, next time you sign in tick the box that says Trust this device for 30 days.

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Once you've completed switching your device, the Account security page appears with your updated 2FA settings.

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Enter your phone number. You can leave off the leading zero of your phone number if you want.
Click Continue. MYOB sends a 6-digit code to your phone.
Copy the code we sent to your phone and enter it in the Enter the 6-digit code field.
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If you didn't receive a code, click Resend to receive another code.

Click Verify code. If the code is invalid, check that you've entered the code correctly.

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If you're still having trouble verifying or receiving a code by SMS, you can click Try another method and follow the steps in 'Set up authenticator app 2FA on a new device' above to use an authenticator app instead.

On the Save a recovery code page, click Copy code and save your recovery code somewhere other than your phone. You can use this code to log in when you don't have your phone.
Click Continue. The Account security page appears with your updated 2FA settings.

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If you don't have your old device or a recovery code, visit the contact us page and ask MOCA, our virtual assistant, for help. If MOCA can't help, you'll be guided to our other support options, including live chat, and our team will get you back up and running.

Having trouble changing your 2FA method or device?

See Getting help with two-factor authentication.

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If you use email 2FA, your verification codes are sent to the email address you use to sign into your MYOB software. If you want to change this address, you'll need to update your login details.

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If you don't have access to your old email account, contact us and we'll be glad to help.

Sign in to my.MYOB with your current email address and password (sign in here: Australia | New Zealand).
If prompted, enter your 2FA verification code.
Go to the My Account menu at the top of the screen and choose Change Login.
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Update your login.

Still need help? Contact us and we'll get you up and running in no time.

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You can change your sign-in password in My Account.

Log into My Account (myaccount.myob.com).
Verify your account using the verification code from your old device or by using a backup code or recovery code.
Click Account security from the drop-down menu under your name (in the top right of My Account) to open the Account security page.
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Click Change password. A link to change your password is sent to your email address. Click this link to open the Change your password page:
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Enter and re-enter your new password and click Reset password.

Still need help? Contact us and our support team will help you out.

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