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How do I set up two-factor authentication (2FA)?

Two-factor authentication adds a second step to signing in: as well as your password, you enter a 6-digit code from an authenticator app on your phone. You'll need an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator or Authy.

Step 1. Go to Settings → Profile and, on the Two-Factor Authentication card, click Enable 2FA.

Step 2. Scan the QR code. Open your authenticator app and scan the QR code shown on screen. If you can't scan, choose the manual-entry option and type the code into your app instead. Click Next.

Step 3. Verify the code. Enter the 6-digit code your authenticator app now shows, and click Confirm Setup. (If it's rejected, your phone's time may be slightly out — wait for the next code and try again.)

Step 4. Choose a recovery method. This is required, so you can still get in if you lose your phone. Pick one:

  • Backup email — a code is sent to a different email address you control. Enter that address, click Send code, then enter the code to confirm.
  • Security question — set a question and answer only you would know.

Step 5. Save your backup codes. myaccountant shows 8 backup codes. Click Copy All Codes or Download as TXT and store them somewhere safe — each can be used once, and they won't be shown again. Tick I have saved my backup codes, then click Continue to Dashboard.

From now on, you'll enter a code from your authenticator app each time you sign in. You can tick Trust this device for 30 days at sign-in to skip the code on that device for a month.

Managing 2FA later

Back on Settings → Profile you can view how many backup codes you have left, set or change your recovery method, manage trusted devices, regenerate backup codes, reset your authenticator, or disable 2FA (which asks for your password to confirm).

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