Setting up two-factor authentication on a new phone

This means you're set up for email 2FA, but it's easy to switch to a mobile phone app instead.

1. Log into My Account (myaccount.myob.com).

2. Verify your account using the verification code from your old device or by using a recovery code.

3. Click Account security from the drop-down menu under your name (in the top right of My Account) to open the Account security page.

   

4. Click Change 2FA. Then, follow the steps below to set up app 2FA.

5. Re-enter your password and click Sign in.

6. If prompted, enter and verify the authentication code from your current email 2FA.

7. Click Continue.

8. Click Authenticator app.

9. Download an authentication app. To use app-based authentication, you need to download an authenticator app onto your device.
   You'll use this app to get the verification code needed to sign into your MYOB account. These apps don't need internet access to work.

   • Android & Apple Devices

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

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

        

     3. Download and install Google Authenticator onto your phone.

   • Windows mobile devices

     1. Open the Windows Store app on your phone (or tap here).

     2. Search for Microsoft Authenticator and look for this icon:

        

     3. Download and install the application onto your phone.

10. Once you've installed the authenticator app on your device, you need to link the app to your MYOB account. Click Continue.

11. On the MYOB page, if prompted, choose your operating system and click Next.

12. Click OK I've downloaded the app.

13. 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 page.

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

15. 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 your code field on the MYOB page and click Continue.

16. On the Save a recovery code page, click Copy code to save your recovery code.

17. Click I've saved a copy of this code and then click Continue.

18. (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.

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

Grab your old phone and let's get started.

1. Log into My Account (myaccount.myob.com).

2. Verify your account using the verification code from your old device or by using a recovery code.

3. Click Account security from the drop-down menu under your name (in the top right of My Account) to open the Account security page.

   

4. Click Change 2FA. Then, follow the steps below to set up 2FA on a new phone.

5. Re-enter your password and click Sign in.

6. If prompted, enter and verify the authentication code from your current 2FA app.

7. Click Continue.

8. If prompted, choose the type of device you're setting up (iOS, Android or Windows).

9. Download the authenticator app on your new device.

   • Android & Apple Devices

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

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

        

     3. Download and install Google Authenticator onto your phone.

   • Windows mobile devices

     1. Open the Windows Store app on your phone (or tap here).

     2. Search for Microsoft Authenticator and look for this icon:

        

     3. Download and install the application onto your phone.

10. Once you've installed the authenticator app on your device, you need to link the app to your MYOB account.

11. On the MYOB page, click OK I've downloaded the app.

12. 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 page.

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

14. 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 your code field on the MYOB page and click Continue.

15. On the Save a recovery code page, click Copy code to save your recovery code.

16. Click I've saved a copy of this code and then click Continue.

17. (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.

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

What happens now?

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

The authenticator app on your old phone is no longer linked to your MYOB software. If you like, you can uninstall the app from your old phone.

1. Log into My Account (myaccount.myob.com).

2. Verify your account using a recovery code.

   Don't have a recovery code? If you can't verify your account, you'll need to contact us. Visit the contact us page and ask MOCA, our virtual assistant, to get you back up and running. If MOCA can't help, you'll be guided to our other support options, including live chat.

3. Click Account security from the drop-down menu under your name (in the top right of My Account) to open the Account security page.

   

4. Verify your account as follows:

   1. Click Don't have your code? Try another way.

   2. Click Email me a recovery code.

      Don't see any of these options?

      You won't be able to set up 2FA on your new phone yourself. Visit the contact us page and ask MOCA, our virtual assistant, to get you back up and running. If MOCA can't help, you'll be guided to our other support options, including live chat.

5. When you receive your recovery email, follow the steps in the email to sign in.

6. Click I have a new phone and I need to set up 2FA.

7. Click Continue to begin setting up your new device.

8. Choose the type of device you're setting up (iOS, Android or Windows) and download the authenticator app.

   • Android & Apple Devices

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

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

        

     3. Download and install Google Authenticator onto your phone.

   • Windows mobile devices

     1. Open the Windows Store app on your phone (or tap here).

     2. Search for Microsoft Authenticator and look for this icon:

        

     3. Download and install the application onto your phone.

9. Once you've installed the authenticator app on your device, you need to link the app to your MYOB account.

   Link the authenticator app to your MYOB account

   1. Click Get started. 

   2. Re-enter your password and click Sign in.

   3. Choose Mobile app then click Next.

   4. Choose your operating system, then click OK I've downloaded the app.

   5. Open the authenticator app on your device and add a new account. If you have trouble, see the app's help.

   6. 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 screen. The below is a sample only.

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

   8. 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 code field on the MYOB page and click Continue.

   9. 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.

   10. Select I've saved a copy of this code.

   11. Click Continue.

What happens now?

From now on, when you sign in you'll be asked to enter an authentication code from the app on your new phone. If you don't want to do this every time, next time you sign in tick the box that says Remember this device for 30 days. The app on your old phone will no longer be linked to your MYOB software.

If you've set up SMS 2FA and you need to change the phone number where your SMS messages are sent to and you still have your old phone, do the following.

1. Log into My Account (myaccount.myob.com).

2. Verify your account using the verification code from your old device or by using a recovery code.

3. Click Account security from the drop-down menu under your name (in the top right of My Account) to open the Account security page.

   

4. Click Change 2FA. MYOB sends a 6-digit code to your old phone.

   If you don't have your old phone, click the chat bubble on any help page to ask MOCA, our virtual assistant, for help. If MOCA can't help, you'll be guided to our other support options, including live chat.

5. Enter the code on the Verify your identity page.

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

7. As we're still going to be using SMS 2FA, but on a new phone, click SMS on the Keep your account safe page.

   

8. Enter the number of your new phone.

9. Click Continue. MYOB sends a 6-digit code to your new phone.

10. Enter the code on the Verify your identity page.

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

12. 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.

13. Select I've saved a copy of this code.

14. Click Continue. The Account security page reappears. From now on, when you sign in you'll be asked to enter an authentication code sent via SMS to your new phone.