Setup Okta Verify on an additional device including an iPad and a Laptop

Questions

  • How do I set up Okta Verify on an additional device?
  • Can I add Okta Verify to both my iPad and Laptop?

Environment

This guide applies when you need to set up Okta Verify on extra devices like an iPad and a Laptop. You might want to do this if you use multiple devices for work or if you need a backup device for authentication.

 

Resolution

Setting up Okta Verify on an iPad

  1. Open the App Store on your iPad.
  2. Search for "Okta Verify" and download the app.
  3. Once installed, open the Okta Verify app.
  4. Tap "Add Account" in the app. You may need to give the app permission to use your camera.
  5. On your computer, open a web browser and log into your Okta account at https://login.bowdoin.edu.
  6. Go to your account settings by clicking on your name in the upper-right corner and selecting Settings.
  7. Under the section named Security Methods, click Set up another next to "Okta Verify".
  8. Follow the instructions to get a QR code on your computer screen.
  9. Use the iPad to scan this QR code. Your iPad will now be set up as an additional device for Okta Verify.

 

Setting up Okta Verify on a Laptop

  1. Install the Okta Verify app for your laptop's operating system.
    1. For macOS, open the Self Service app and search for and install Okta Verify
    2. For Windows, open the Company Portal app and search for and install Okta Verify (coming soon)
  2. On your computer, open a web browser and log into your Okta account at https://login.bowdoin.edu.
  3. Go to your account settings by clicking on your name in the upper-right corner and selecting Settings.
  4. Under the section named Security Methods, click Set up another next to "Okta Verify".
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup another device.
  6. Follow the instructions to complete the setup. Your Laptop will now be an additional device for Okta Verify.

 

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you can chat with Bowdoin Bot of contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk by phone at (207) 725-3030 or in person at the Tech Hub in Smith Union.

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