Setup Okta Verify on an additional device including an iPad and a Laptop to be used as a factor

Summary

The article provides straightforward instructions on how to set up Okta Verify on additional devices, like an iPad and a laptop.

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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.

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Setting up Okta Verify on an iPad

There are multiple ways to setup Okta Verify on an additional device. You can use Bluetooth to connect from one device to another, you can initiate request by using Okta online, you can create and scan a custom QR code, or you can set up Okta on an iPad by signing in to the Okta Verify app, and authorizing your account from a previously authorized device which may be the easiest, and is described below.

Sign in and authorize the additional device from the Okta Verify app on an iPad

  1. Open the App Store on your iPad.
  2. Search for "Okta Verify" and download the app. (For Bowdoin-issued iPads, Okta Verify should already be installed)
  3. Open the Okta Verify app.
  4. Tap Add Account

    Screen shot of the Okta Verify step to add an account on an iPad. The Add Account button is outlined in red.
     
  5. Tap Organization

    Screen shot of the Okta Verify step to choose an account type on an iPad. The Organization button is outlined in red.
     
  6. Tap Skip

    Screen shot of the Okta Verify step to add an account from another device on an iPad. The Skip button is outlined in red.
     
  7. Tap No, Sign In Instead

    Screen shot of the Okta Verify step asking "Do you have your QR code" on an iPad. The "No, Sign in instead" button is outlined in red.
     
  8. In the "Organization's Sign-in URL field" enter login.bowdoin.edu and tap Next on the on-screen keyboard.

    Screen shot of the Okta Verify step to Enter your organization's sign-in URL on an iPad. The field to enter the sign in URL is outlined in red. Customers should enter "login.bowdoin.edu".
     
  9. Sign in to Okta with your Bowdoin username and password as you would normally do when prompted.

    A screen shot of the Okta Verify app showing the Okta login page. The login page is outlined in red.
     
  10. On your phone, be sure to accept the multi-factor push notification, just like you would for any other sign-in attempt.
  11. Once you authorize the sign-in, you're all done.
  12. If you have TouchID setup on your iPad, you can enable it, otherwise, tap Not Now

    Screen shot of the Okta Verify step to enable Touch ID Confirmation to Okta Verify, The Not Now button is outlined in red.
     

 

Setting up Okta Verify on a Laptop

You can also setup Okta Verify on a laptop, giving you additional options when it comes to signing in to Bowdoin services.

  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
  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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Article ID: 162511
Created
Tue 6/4/24 9:08 AM
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