How to setup 2FA for Okta account?
Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Okta using an authenticator app.
Download Authenticator App
Before we start, download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.
To setup 2FA for your Okta account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
When signing in to Okta or accessing an Okta-protected resource, enter your credentials and then click "Next".
On the "Setup security authenticators" page, click "Set up".
Select your device type, and then click "Next".
On your mobile device, launch the Authenticator App.
Point your camera at the QR code displayed in the browser on your computer. Your device camera scans the QR code automatically.
Open our Authenticator App, click the + button at the bottom right of the screen, then hold your device near the computer screen to scan the QR code.
After successfully scanning, a 6-digit code will be shown at the bottom of the screen. Please note that this code refreshes every 30 seconds.
In the web browser on your computer, click "Next".
In the "Enter Code" field, enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 7, and then click "Verify".
Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!
