- Knowledge Base
- Information & Data Security
- Okta & Okta Verify
Step-by-step instructions for setting up Okta Verify on a mobile device when activating a new Bowdoin account for the first time. Covers downloading the app, logging in with temporary credentials, completing multi-factor authentication enrollment, and adding a recovery email address. Applies to all incoming faculty, staff, and students.
- Knowledge Base
- Information & Data Security
- Okta & Okta Verify
Instructions for enrolling in Okta Verify when you cannot scan the setup QR code, such as when your phone's camera is broken or unavailable. Covers requesting a setup link by text message and completing enrollment after the app is installed.
- Knowledge Base
- Information & Data Security
- Okta & Okta Verify
Instructions for adding Google Authenticator as an additional multi-factor authentication (MFA) factor in Bowdoin's Okta system. Covers both QR code scanning and manual key entry for devices that cannot scan a QR code.