This article covers how to use Authy on your Android phone or tablet.
Note: Please refer to Authy's terms and conditions, and iPayroll's Disclaimer Notice: Use of Third-Party Software or Websites.
Note: Authy is one of the only authenticator apps that can by synced and installed on multiple devices, for example, your smartphone and your desktop. However, syncing this device is not for the faint-hearted. It can be quite complex, and you must make sure you securely save any passwords, as there is no way to recover Authy without your passwords. |
Download the app from the Google Play Store, or select the image below to install the app:
Once the Authy app is installed on your device, you can then set up two-factor authentication (2FA).
Go to:
Important: Time is key. Make sure your Android device is set to use the automatic date and time from your network provider. This setting is located in Date & Time, in your phone's settings. Once this has been confirmed, then you can add an account to Authy. |
Note: If you can't already see the iPayroll Two Factor Authentication page with the QR code, in iPayroll, select your 'Logged in as your username' hyperlink at the top right of the page, next to the Logout, and select the Two Factor Authentication page. |
Now, each time you log into iPayroll, after you have entered your username and password, you will enter the latest 6-digit code from your authenticator app.
Note: Authy shows how many seconds are left before the code expires. If you don't have time to enter and confirm the code, as there are not many seconds left, wait until the code regenerates and use the latest code.
Note: Authy displays multiple 2FA accounts as tabs at the bottom of the app or as a list depending on whether you have grid or list set.
Note: If you have your accounts displayed in the list format, swipe up to change from an account back to the list.
Hint: Select the copy icon underneath the token expiry to copy the code.
Important: Time is key. Make sure your Android device is set to use the automatic date and time from your network provider. This setting is located in Date & Time, in your phone's settings. Once this has been confirmed, then you can add an account to Authy. |
Manually create an account if you are unable to scan the QR code.
Note: If you can't already see the iPayroll Two Factor Authentication page, in iPayroll, select your 'Logged in as your username' hyperlink at the top right of the page, next to the Logout, and select the Two Factor Authentication page. |
Now, each time you log into iPayroll, after you have entered your username and password, you will enter the latest 6-digit code from your authenticator app.
Note: Authy shows how many seconds are left before the code expires. If you don't have time to enter and confirm the code, as there are not many seconds left, wait until the code regenerates and use the latest code.
Note: Authy displays multiple 2FA accounts as tabs at the bottom of the app or as a list depending on whether you have grid or list set.
Note: If you have your accounts displayed in the list format, swipe up to change from an account back to the list.
Hint: Select the copy icon underneath the token expiry to copy the code.
Note: The account is not deleted for 48 hours, so you can reinstate the account by pressing and holding the account and selecting Restore.