Add OKTA Verify as an additional multifactor authentication method (with screenshots)

Setup Okta Verify for multifactor authentication (MFA) today

Okta verify setup for new students or MFA resets, with screen shots

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OKTA has discontinued MFA verification using text messages. Gwinnett Tech will implementing this change June 9th, 2 weeks into the Summer 2025 semester, in favor of the OKTA verify app. The app is faster and more secure.

Please use the instructions at the link below if your MFA has been reset

Okta verify setup for new students or MFA resets, with screen shots


Gwinnett Technical College has implemented additional security on all student email accounts. This is called Multifactor Authentication.

Gwinnett Tech uses the OKTA Verify app for multifactor authentication (MFA)

OKTA has let us know that MFA verification using text messages will be going away soon in favor of the OKTA verify app. We recommend everyone switch to OKTA verify as their MFA method now.

OKTA Verify is available on iOS or Android devices including a phone, tablet, or iPad. OKTA Verify will work on devices with or without phone service, you only need Wi-Fi. The app can be setup on more than one device.


OKTA Verify setup as additional verification

OKTA Verify is available on iOS or Android devices including a phone, tablet, or iPad. The app can be setup on more than one device.

To add the OKTA verify app as an additional verification factor follow the instructions below.

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Download the OKTA Verify app on your Android or iPhone mobile device before you begin.
iOS Okta verify download link | Android Okta verify download link

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Step 1. Log in to the student dashboard page https://gwinnetttech.edu/dashboard/ on a laptop or desktop computer.

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Step 2. Click on your name on the upper right-hand side of the page, then click Settings.

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Step 3. Scroll down to "Security Methods" and click on the "Set up" box next to the additional verification for OKTA verify.

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You may be prompted to enter your password

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and provide your current method of MFA verification.

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*** If you don't have access to your current method of MFA, contact Student Tech Support for a Multi-Factor Authentication reset ***


Step 4. A QR code specific to your student account will be displayed on the laptop or desktop screen.

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***Be sure to download the Okta Verify app to your mobile device before the next step.***

The QR code will time out and you will have to log in to the security methods setup screen again.

iOS Okta verify download link | Android Okta verify download link


Step 5. Open the Okta Verify app on your mobile device, and select "Add an account"

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Then choose Organization

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Step 7. On the Add account from other device? screen, click Skip

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Step 8. When you see Do you have your QR code? on your phone screen, scan the QR code displayed on your laptop or desktop screen.

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If prompted, allow push notifications on your device so that you can approve future sign-in notifications without opening the Okta Verify app.

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You may also be given the option to enable face ID, touch ID, or biometrics.


Your Okta Verify account is now setup

Please Note

If this is your first time using the settings menu, and the Security Methods section is blank, with no options to make changes, you will need to sign out and sign back in again. The security methods section should then be accessible as described above.

If you need your Multi-Factor Authentication reset please contact Student Tech Support


If you need tech support with anything else, please let us know.

You can send us a message, give us a call, or come see us in person in the front lobby in building 100 on the Lawrenceville campus.

Tech Support desk on campus, hours and location.

Thank you

Student Tech Support

Stuhelpdesk@gwinnetttech.edu | 678-226-6407

https://gwinnetttech.edu/helpdesk

Frequently asked questions can also be found on our webpage.

https://gwinnetttech.sherpadesk.com/portal/