Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) TaxYear 2021
MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) was introduced in the 2022 - 1040 Program
(xlink22) Tax Year 2021
What is Multifactor Authentication
- Microsoft link for explanation
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/what-is-multifactor-authentication-e5e39437-121c-be60-d123-eda06bddf661
IF working in the HOSTED program it's STRONGLY suggested start with TY18 & apply the MFA.
Then open TY2021 to apply MFA.
When launching the 2022 program user will be prompted to setup MFA
--THIS IS OPTIONAL--
Working through the 'Forgot Password' steps to reset the PW will reset MFA options
Continue article IF opting IN
- Get the app on your phone
- Use the MFA QR code that populates during install to complete the authentication process
- This app will be used each time the enduser logs into the program.
To change MFA Options
- Log into the 1040 Software as a user with Administrator rights.
- Navigate to Utilities > User Preferences > MFA button
- Input checkmark on the Opt in to MFA
- By clicking the Regenerate button a Login/Password window will populate (input the Password for that login)
- Generate QR code will prompt the following window, selecting OK
WORKAROUND
- Using the Login Accounts (Setup location) change the password of the login having MFA issues
- This will prompt the user to input changed password & setup new password as well as MFA options