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Workday User Guide
Last Updated: 2024-05-03
Create a Workday Central Login (WCL) Account

Create a Workday Central Login (WCL) Account

Before creating a WCL account, download an authenticator app from the Apple or Google app stores. You can also use a web browser authenticator app. Frequently-used authenticators include:
  • Authy
  • Duo Mobile
  • Google Authenticator
  • LastPass Authenticator
  • Microsoft Authenticator
Frequently-used web browser authenticator apps include:
  • Authenticator is a free web browser extension authenticator.
  • 1Password is a subscription-based application that can provide a web browser extension authenticator.
Workday Central Login enables you to access the Workday suite of products and applications using a single identity. To create an account, you need to verify your email, set up a strong password, and pair your authenticator app.
  1. Open your email invitation to create a WCL account.
  2. If you haven’t created an account, click
    Get Started
    .
  3. Click
    Send a Verification Code
    to send a 6-digit one-time password to your email address. This email will be the username you use to log into WCL.
  4. Once you’ve verified your email address, enter your name, create a new password, and click
    Create Account
    .
  5. Scan the QR code using your authenticator app and enter a 6-digit code from your app.
  6. Click
    Connect Authenticator App
    .
Once you create an account, you can access
Manage Account
from your home page to change your personal information, language, account preferences, and security settings.