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This authenticator should probably be an optional feature. Heck, some people might pay extra for that. I want to cancel my subscription at this point. I have TFA enabled on half a dozen other sites and apps i use, and none of these require a secondary app to get the job done, or a backup email address. Still, it did perform as intended and get me set up on the first try. Three stars for actually working, two off for having to do it with yet another app. There is a better way. Overall a pleasure to work with Xero, but limited email templates and quote layout options as well as font options.

Xero Accounting. Xero Expenses. Xero Me. This will take you to the start of the MFA process. When prompted to choose an authenticator app, select Use my own app. In a separate tab on your web browser, go to the Authy website and follow the steps to download Authy to your desktop. When you enter a phone number, you can select how you receive the verification code. Then, enter the code to get into Authy. Add Xero as an account within Authy. To find the code or key, return to Xero and click Can't scan the QR code?

Enter a setup key instead. Next to Setup Key , click Copy. Go back to the Authy app, click on the plus icon to add an account. Paste the code or key and click Add Account. As Xero doesn't appear on the options to choose from, we need to create it. Select one of the options, for example Generic Blue , then to rename it type 'Xero' in the Account Name field at the top of the screen. Select 6-digit as the token length, and click Save.

Once Authy is generating codes, return to Xero and click Enter Code. Enter the six digit code from the Authy app and click Confirm. Ask our community of customers, accountants and bookkeepers.

Skip to main content Search icon Search Xero Central. Overview Set up multi-factor authentication MFA by installing an authenticator app on your mobile device, and following the steps in Xero to complete the process. We recommend installing the Xero Verify authenticator app so you can receive push notifications for quick and easy authentication. Types of authenticator app and notifications Multi-factor authentication MFA provides a second layer of security that stops anyone else accessing your Xero account, even if they know your password.

We recommend the Xero Verify authenticator app. After installing the authenticator app, you can login to Xero and change the device linked to your Xero account. Use a backup method to authenticate, if you don't have access to your current authentication device. If you lose your phone, or the device which has your authenticator app on it, we recommend you change your Xero login password before setting up MFA on your new device. Click your initials or profile image, then select Account.

If you're using a smartphone, tap on the menu icon at the top right of the screen to find your initials or profile image, then select Account. Ask our community of customers, accountants and bookkeepers.