Articles about Okta authentication at GVSU.

Articles (16)

Pinned Article Okta | General Information

This article describes what Okta is and how to use it. It also provides additional links to get started with Okta.

Google Authenticator Setup

This article describes how to set up Google Authenticator for use in Okta as a Multifactor Authenticator.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Students

This article lists the required steps to enrolled in a multi-factor authentication (MFA) once MFA has been enabled for a student account.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Students - Without a Smartphone

This article provides guidance for students who do not have access to a smartphone or any phone. It outlines alternative methods for multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Okta | VPN Usage

Important Notice Regarding VPN Usage and GVSU Resources

Okta | Yubikey or Hardware Token

This article guides users through the process of registering their YubiKey as a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) authenticator. YubiKey, a hardware authentication device, enhances security by requiring physical presence to authenticate.

Okta | Getting Started

This guide will walk you through the registration process to setup Okta.

Okta | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This article provides a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Okta, an identity management service that allows single sign-on access to multiple applications using one set of credentials. It covers essential topics such as initial setup, password recovery, adding applications, and using multi-factor authentication (MFA). The FAQs also guide users on how to resolve login issues, access mobile support, customize their dashboards, and where to find additional help.

Okta | Okta Verify

This article provides a description of how Okta Verify can be installed and used.

Okta | Dashboard Adding and Removing Apps

Guide on how to add and remove Okta apps from the Okta dashboard

Okta | Adding, removing, and updating multi-factor authentication (MFA)

This articles describes how to add, remove, and update multi-factor authentication for Okta such as Okta Verify or Google Authenticator

Okta Verify for Desktops and Laptops

Setting up and using the Okta Verify desktop apps on Windows and Mac devices.

Okta | Forgot Password, Change Password Enrollment (Prerequisite for Resetting a Forgotten Password)

This article will walk you through the steps to enroll your a phone number in Okta. This number is required in order to use the Okta Forgot Password on the sign-in page.

Okta | Forgot Password & Updating Password

This guide describes how to use the Okta forgot password functionality and how you can also update your password to something new from the Okta portal.

Okta | Install Okta Browser Plugin

Guide on how to install the browser plugin for Okta.

Okta & Duo | Remember Me For 7 Days

This article describes how to enable the remember me for 7 days on functionality on non-Okta applications like GVSU-WinLab.