Authenticator App for Okta
To enhance your Okta account security, consider enabling two-factor authentication (2FA). This guide will help you understand how to set up and use Okta 2FA effectively. Learn how to enable 2FA for Okta, set up your preferred authentication method, and keep your account secure when signing in.
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To setup 2FA for your Okta account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Download FirstOrder Authenticator App
Download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.
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!
