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AmandaCL
MYOB Moderator
8 months ago

Setting up additional two-factor authentication methods

Hey everyone!   We're introducing a new way to secure your accounts with additional two-factor authentication (2FA) methods.   This will prevent sign-in hassles and getting locked out if you ...
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AmandaCL
MYOB Moderator

Hey LKP 

We've made a change to the AccountRight Desktop app to remove the 30 minute session inactivity lock after hearing our community's feedback and consulting with the ATO. You should no longer be experiencing the inactivity timeout on the desktop, however it will still remain in place if you are using AccountRight in the browser as this remains in line with ATO requirements. 

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BenModern
Experienced Cover User
18 days ago

Hi Amanda,

 

Does this mean MYOB admits the 20 minute lockout is unnecessary and isn't coming back?

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    AmandaCL
    MYOB Moderator
    18 days ago

    Hey BenModern 

    I can confirm the inactivity timeout has been removed from AccountRight desktop. More information can be found on this post - we've updated it with the latest information! 

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      BenModern
      Experienced Cover User
      18 days ago

      People power occasionally wins then.....glad I stirred the pot on mike's post

  • timkirk112's avatar
    timkirk112
    18 days ago

    Hahaha you're funny mate, MYOB would never admit they were wrong.

     

    Them saying We DiD iT FoR YoUr SeCuRiTy says it all...

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