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

Setup Okta Verify for multifactor authentication (MFA)

When logging in to the Gwinnett Tech student dashboard for the first time you will need to setup multi-factor authentication.

Gwinnett Tech uses the Okta Verify for multifactor authentication (MFA) for students.

To set up Okta Verify you will need a laptop or desktop as well as your mobile device with the Okta Verify app installed. 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.

A QR code specific to your account will be displayed on the desktop or laptop screen as you get to that step in the setup process.

Okta Verify Setup Instructions

Download and install the Okta Verify app to your iOS or Android device.
iOS Okta verify download link | Android Okta verify download link
Go to the Gwinnett Tech dashboard page https://gwinnetttech.edu/dashboard/ on a laptop or desktop computer. Scroll down to the Student section and click the green Dashboard Login button.

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Enter your Gwinnett Tech Student email address, then click the Next button

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Enter your password, then click the Verify button.

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On the Set up security methods screen click the Setup button under Okta Verify.
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A QR code specific to your student account will be displayed on the laptop or desktop screen.

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Next grab the mobile device where you installed Okta verify in the first step.
iOS Okta verify download link | Android Okta verify download link
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On your mobile device open the Okta verify app. Click Add Account

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Choose the Organization option

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

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When you see Do you have your QR code? on your phone screen, click Yes, Ready to Scan. Your camera will open so you can scan the QR code displayed on your laptop or desktop screen.