- App-based Multi-Factor Authentication now available in Cintra People
- Cintra People Payroll's pay variance report helps you spot pay changes faster
January 2026
App-based Multi-Factor Authentication now available in Cintra People
We've added support for authentication apps in Cintra People, giving you a more secure and reliable way to protect your account. Authentication apps work independently of mobile signal, making them ideal for users who work overseas or in areas with poor coverage.
Authentication setup screen. Click to expand
What's new?
- Authentication app support: Set up multi-factor authentication using authenticator apps such as Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator.
- User-controlled preferences: Switch between SMS and app-based authentication as required.
- Simple setup: Follow the step-by-step guide through the process of scanning a QR code or entering a secret key to connect your authentication app.
- Administrator controls: Administrators can configure MFA settings for users and reset MFA if a device is lost or stolen.
- Availability to everyone: App-based MFA is available for all Cintra People users: payroll staff, bureau users, and employees.
What are the key benefits?
Authentication apps offer significant security and usability improvements over SMS-based codes:
- Enhanced security: Authentication apps are more secure than SMS, protecting your account from SIM-swapping attacks and interception.
- No mobile signal required: Generate verification codes instantly, even while abroad or in remote locations.
- Faster sign-ins: Access codes immediately from your device without waiting for text messages to arrive.
- Complete control: Change your MFA method anytime, or ask your administrator to reset it if needed.
What next?
You can start using app-based authentication straight away. The setup wizard will appear automatically on your next sign-in if your administrator has enabled MFA for your account. You can also switch to app-based authentication anytime by accessing Authentication preferences from your user menu.
For more information, see Accessing and logging into Cintra People - Authentication preferences.
Cintra People Payroll's pay variance report helps you spot pay changes faster
We're happy to launch a new Pay variance report to Cintra People Payroll, giving you detailed visibility of pay changes across periods.
What's New?
- Period‑on‑period comparison: Review pay, deductions, and net pay across two payroll periods side by side.
- Variance indicators: Automatically highlights increases and decreases for every pay element.
- Employee‑level drilldown: Open any employee’s row to see exactly which values changed and by how much.
- Configurable columns: Choose which pay elements you want to include in the comparison.
- Downloadable output: Export the full variance table for audits, reviews, or internal approvals.
What are the key benefits?
The new report helps you identify unexpected pay changes quickly, reduces manual checking, and improves confidence in payroll accuracy before approval.
What next?
The Pay variance report is ready for you to try out! To access it, you can either:
- Open any payroll, click the Reports tab, then open the Pay variance report.
- Open the Reports menu in the side menu, click the Pay Variances tile, open the Pay variance report, then select which payroll to view.
To find out more, read the Pay variance report help article.
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