Okta | Install Okta Browser Plugin

When to Use?

The Okta Browser Plugin is easy to use optional feature. Once you log into Okta you will be prompted to install the Okta Browser Plugin extension to your browser. This was made to make navigating your apps easy and simple. Instead of having to save/bookmark pages or keep multiple tabs open, everything is conveniently located under the Okta Browser Plugin. 

Procedure

Step 1. Click Install

Installation instructions for various browsers is available on Okta's website.

Alternatively, log in to Okta, in the dashboard on your home page you will see the Okta Browser Plugin install option, click install.

Install Okta Plugin Message

Step 2. Click "Get" in the Right Corner

Get Okta Browswer Plugin

 

Step 3.  Click "Add extension"

Add Okta Browser Plugin Extension

 

Step 4. Pop Up Appears

You will see a prompt for you to sign in to your Okta account.

Pop-Up Sign in to Okta Account

 

Step 5. Go to my.gvsu.edu for sign in

Okta Sign in Window

 

Step 6. Select your GVSU account

Note: If you have an admin account, you will have more than one option.

Choose an Okta Account Window

 

Step 7. Okta Shortcut

Okta Browser Plugin shows you a shortcut for easy access. 

Okta Browser Displayed after being installed

 

Step 8. Complete

Once you view your easy access shortcut, your Okta Browser Plugin dashboard appears. 

The Okta Browser showing the apps in your dashboard

 

For further assistance, please contact the IT Service Desk at it@gvsu.edu, call 616-331-2101, or visit www.gvsu.edu/it.
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