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Okta - Initial Setup for Two-Factor Authentication
Why Two-Factor Authentication?
Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts by requiring both your password and verification from your trusted device. This protects your personal information and university data even if someone obtains your password.
Important:
ITS recommends to have at least two security devices added to your account; (i.e. cell phone, laptop, iPad . . .) you may add as many devices as you like.
It is recommended to setup Okta on your cell phone first before adding other devices because you need to "verify" when adding other devices. The easiest way is to use your cell phone for verification.
Before switching devices: See our guide on Okta - Authenticator Removal Before Getting a New Phone to avoid being locked out of your accounts.
Already switched and don't have your old phone? Contact the Eagle Help Desk for assistance.
Install and Setup
University Owned (iOS)
Open Self Service
Sign in
Install
Open Okta Verify
Personally Owned
Download Okta Verify for iOS or Okta Verify for Android
Looking for Okta Verify App Setup (Windows and mac)
Get Started
Next
Received an SMS from Okta? Open the texted link again to complete setup.
Add account
Organization
Skip
No, Sign In Instead
Enter myapps.uwlax.edu, Next.
Sign in with your UWL credentials. If prompted regarding "Push Notifications" choose Allow.
Allow
Done
Disable Biometrics (Android)
On the Account details page, go to the Options section and turn off Use biometrics.
When prompted, verify your identity with biometrics.
Once installed and Okta verification is needed, you may choose:
Send Push: Sends a verification request (requires internet access)
Send Push
Yes, It's Me
Verify with something else: Enter the code from the app (internet access not needed)
Verify with something else
Enter a Code, Select
Enter code from Okta Verify app, Verify
