Set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for your profile

You can only set up 2FA for your own profile once the requirement has been enabled for the whole Harvest account.

Regardless of permissions, everyone in an account where 2FA is required will be signed out and must complete the 2FA setup for their own profile before they can continue using Harvest (and any connected Forecast account).

If you’re the Administrator setting up a new Xero connection, you must complete your own 2FA setup during the Xero connection process, before continuing. Everyone else in the account can click the link in the email they’ll receive or go directly to https://id.getharvest.com/security.

1. Sign in to Harvest at https://id.getharvest.com.
2. Scan the QR image with your preferred authenticator app, or request a code via email.
3. Once you’ve received the code (in your authenticator app or email), enter that code in the designated field.
4. After you’ve entered your code, click Complete set up.
   • You’ll see a confirmation message at the top of Harvest ID letting you know two-factor authentication has been enabled. You’ll now be able to access your account again.

Turn off two-factor authentication (2FA) for your profile

You’ll only be able to turn 2FA off for yourself if an Administrator has removed the 2FA requirement for the whole account.

1. Head to Harvest ID (https://id.getharvest.com). 
2. Select Security in the top menu. 
3. In the Two-factor authentication section, click the red Disable button.
4. On the next screen, enter your Harvest ID password and click Confirm password.
   • You’ll see a confirmation message at the top of Harvest ID letting you know two-factor authentication has been disabled.
5. We recommend then deleting Harvest from your authenticator app, as you’ll need to scan a new image if you enable 2FA again later on.