Okta verify setup for new employees


Okta logo.png

Setup Okta Verify for multifactor authentication (MFA)


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

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

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

  1. Download and install the Okta Verify app to your iOS or Android device.
    iOS Okta verify download link | Android Okta verify download link

  2. Go to the Gwinnett Tech dashboard page https://gwinnetttech.edu/dashboard/ on a laptop or desktop computer. Scroll down to the Employee section and click the green Dashboard Login button.

    Employee Dashboard.png

  3. Enter your Gwinnett Tech Employee email address, then click the Next button

    Enter Email.png


  4. Enter your password, then click the Verify button.

    Employee log in.png


  5. On the Set up security methods screen click the Setup button under Okta Verify. A QR code specific to your employee account will be displayed on the laptop or desktop screen. Next grab the mobile device where you installed Okta verify in the first step.
    iOS Okta verify download link | Android Okta verify download link

    MFA Step 5.png

  6. On your mobile device open the Okta verify app. Click Add Account.

    add account.png

  7. Choose the Organization option


    .account type.png.

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

    skip other 2.png


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

    Screenshot 2025-03-27 091242.png

    If prompted, allow push notifications on your device so that you can approve future sign-in notifications without opening the Okta Verify app. You may also be given the option to enable face ID, touch ID, or biometrics.

    Your Okta Verify account is now setup

Contact IT Support if you need help

If you need help setting up Okta verify, or have questions about how Okta verify works, please contact IT Support.

Please call 678-226-6800 or email ITSupport@GwinnettTech.edu

Thank you

Gwinnett Technical College IT Support Portal

Back to Home