A user account has been created for you, and you have received an email to activate your account?
Here you can learn how to activate your account, set a password, and log in to Paychex.
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You will have received an email with the subject line "Account activation". Please also make sure to check your spam folder.
To complete the setup of your account, follow the activation link by clicking the “Activate Account” button.
Important
For security reasons, the link is only valid for three days. If you are unable to activate your account within this period, please contact our support. A new activation link will be sent to you.
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After clicking the button, you will be redirected to the activation page. Please set a password there, repeat it for confirmation, and save your entry.
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After saving, you will be redirected directly to the login page.
Please log in using your email address and the password you have just created, then click "Login".
Important
Please make sure you are on the correct login page. To log in as an employee, use the button "Login for employees" located further down the page. You will then be redirected to the appropriate login screen.
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The view will change and you will be asked to enter a verification code.
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The one-time MFA (multi-factor authentication) code has been sent to you by email and is only valid for a limited time (approximately 10 minutes). Delivery times may vary depending on your email provider.
For data security reasons, the MFA code will be required for every future login.
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After entering the code, you will be logged in. Depending on your assigned access rights, you will now have access to your company or companies, your employee account, payroll-related data, and documents.
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Using the profile button in the top-right corner, you can:
- Access your company or companies (employer + payroll specialist roles only),
- Change language settings,
- Access the administration area (employer + payroll specialist roles only),
- Access the workbench (employer + payroll specialist roles only),
- Access our help center, and
- Log out.
Notice
If you have already activated your account but no longer have your login details, please use the "Forgot Your Password? “ function on the login page.