How to set up and activate an Authenticator App (such as Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator) as your Multi-Factor Authentication method on your Sprintax account.
Authenticator App
An authenticator app (such as Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, or similar) generates a time-based verification code on your smartphone, which you enter when signing in to Sprintax Calculus.
Setting up MFA with an Authenticator App
Step 1: Add an Authenticator App
- Navigate to the Security section in Sprintax Identity.
- Scroll down to the Authenticator app section.
- Click Add Authenticator.
- Enter a name for the authenticator (for example: My Phone, Sprintax etc.).
Step 2: Connect Your Authenticator App
- A new window will appear with a QR code.
- Open your authenticator app on your smartphone.
- In the app, go to Settings or Add new account.
- Scan the QR code displayed in your Sprintax account.
Step 3: Confirm and Activate
- After scanning the QR code, your authenticator app will generate a verification code.
- Enter this code into Sprintax Calculus when prompted.
- A confirmation message will appear in the top-right corner of your screen, indicating that MFA has been successfully activated.