Add your Okta Verify account to a new iOS device

Summary

Information on how to add Okta Verify to a new phone. These processes require that you either have both the old and new phones OR that you have additional factors on your Okta account (such as Touch ID) in order to log in to Okta without the use of your mobile device.

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Description

  • You have purchased / received a new iOS device (iPhone / iPad) and you need to add Okta Verify to the new device.
  • You have a new iPhone and need to add Okta Verify to it.

Environment

Setting up Okta Verify on a new or additional iOS device. This process assumes that you either have your old device available OR you have a different factor configured, such as Touch ID, in your account.

Steps to add a new iOS device to your Okta account (other factor available)

If you already use Okta Verify and what to setup your account on a new or additional device, you might have to remove the existing Okta Verify information from your Okta profile. This will only work if you either have:

Both the old device and new phone or iPad

-OR-

Have a factor other than Okta Verify from your old phone setup to be able to log in.

For step-by-step instructions, please visit Okta's documentation.

Steps to add a new iOS device to your Okta account (old phone available)

You can use your old phone to make a Bluetooth connection to your new phone, which will allow you to transfer your Okta Verify data and security settings. This requires you have access to BOTH phones.

Follow the steps from Okta to perform this migration.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, please contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk

Additional Resources

There are processes available to perform similar tasks if you have received a new Android device as well. Visit Okta's documentation for more details.

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Article ID: 161234
Created
Mon 4/1/24 2:46 PM
Modified
Mon 4/8/24 12:26 PM
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