When logging in to the Gwinnett Tech student dashboard you will need to setup multi-factor authentication.
Gwinnett Tech uses the
OKTA Verify app for multifactor authentication (MFA)
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.
Follow the instructions below to set it up if you are logging in for the first time or you recently had your MFA reset. To add OKTA Verify as an additional verification factor, scroll down to the directions below.
OKTA Verify setup instructions 
To setup 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.
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. If you have had your MFA reset or this is your first time logging in follow the instructions below.
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.
- Enter your Gwinnett Tech Student email address, then click the Next button
- Enter your password, then click the Verify button.
- On the Set up security methods screen click the Setup button under Okta Verify. A QR code specific to your student 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 - On your mobile device open the Okta verify app. Click Add Account
- Choose the Organization option
- On the Add account from other device? screen, click Skip
- When you see Do you have your QR code? on your phone screen, scan the QR code on your laptop or desktop screen.
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
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.
First download the OKTA Verify app on your Android or iPhone mobile device.
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Step 1. Log in to the student dashboard page https://gwinnetttech.edu/dashboard/ on a laptop or desktop computer.
Step 2. Click on your name on the upper right-hand side of the page, then click settings.
Step 3. You will be prompted to reenter your password and provide your current method of MFA verification.
*** If you don't have access to your current method of MFA, contact Student Tech Support for a Multi-Factor Authentication reset ***
Step 4. You can then scroll down to "Security Methods" and click on the "Set up" box next to the additional verification for OKTA verify.
***Be sure to download the Okta Verify app to your mobile device before the next step.***
Step 5. Click the Set up button for Okta Verify to begin the process. A QR code specific to your student account will be displayed on the laptop or desktop screen.
Step 6. Open the Okta Verify app on your mobile device, and select "Add an account", choose Organization, then scan the QR code on your laptop or desktop screen.
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 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.
Stuhelpdesk@gwinnetttech.edu | 678-226-6407
https://gwinnetttech.edu/helpdesk
Answers to frequently asked questions can also be found on our website
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Updated 04/24/25