1. Okta Verify is a multifactor authentication app that adds another level of security to verify users identities when they sign in.
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How to setup Okta Verify on a New Device
Installing the app on an Android device

Items needed for the install
  • The phone you are installing the app on
  • Desktop browser (separate from your phone)
  • Internet access
2. The first step to install the app is login to the Okta dashboard using a desktop browser at https://cloud.ringling.edu.

Enter your Ringling Username and Password then click the Sign in button.

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3. From the top right-hand side click the down arrow icon to expand the menu.

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4. Choose Settings

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5. Navigate to the Security Methods section and to the right of the Okta Verify row click Set up.

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6. If Prompted, reenter your password and click Verify.

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7. Click Set up

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8. Leave your browser window open with the QR code. You will need this after installing the app.

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9. From your mobile device go to to Google Play Apps and search then download Okta Verify.

You may need  to enter your Google Play password if prompted. The app is a free download.

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10. Tap Get Started.

Note the following prompts may differ slightly from what you are seeing.

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11. Tap Next

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12. Tap Add Account

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13. Tap Organization

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14. Tap Yes, Ready to Scan

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15. Click While using the app.

Access to your camera is required to scan the QR code

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16. Return to your browser window and scan the code you created in earlier steps.

If the code has timed out you will need to recreate it by creating a new QR code. See beginning steps if necessary.

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17. Tap Allow so that it is easier to approve future sign-in notifications.

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18. Biometrics or Touch ID is not necessary but you are welcome to utilize.

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19. That's it! Tap Done
Okta verify is now setup on your device.

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20. To double check your installation return to your browser. Your device name should now be shown under Security Methods.

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21. To send a test push notification click My Apps located on the top left-hand side of the window.

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22. Click Test My MFA Setup app.

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23. Select Get a push notification

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24. From your phone tap the notification alert or click on the app.

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25. On the desktop browser take note of the number displayed.
The number displayed will differ every time you verify.

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26. Back to your phone and tap the corresponding number that is displayed from the browser window.

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27. The app will display a success notification.

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28. Your browser should launch the Ringling Institutional Technology page.

That's it! You're done. If you need additional assistance please contact IT Tech support on the portal.

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