Okta Configuring Multifactor

Summary

Configuring Okta multi-factor for the first time, new user setup, and adding additional factors

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We recommend configuring your phone from the Okta Verify interface found in Settings at myapps.uwrf.edu but you can configure from a device using the following instructions

First Time Setup

  1. Install the Okta Verify App on your mobile device
  2. Open the app and tap "Get Started." Then tap "Add Account".
  3. Select the “Organization (work, school, company)” account type
  4. Select “Skip” if you don’t have another device set up already
  5. Select “No, Sign In Instead”
  6. Enter “myapps.uwrf.edu” as the Organization Sign-in URL and tap “Next”
  7. Log in with your Falcon account credentials when prompted
  8. After logging in, select the option to enable confirmation when prompted
  9. Tap “Done” on the success message

New Phone Setup (I got a new phone)

If your old phone is no longer accessible, call UWRF DoTS at (715)-425-3687
  1. Install the Okta Verify App on your new mobile device
  2. Open the app and tap "Get Started." Then tap "Add Account".
  3. Select the “Organization (work, school, company)” account type
  4. Select “Add Account from another Device” 
  5. On old Device go into Okta Verify
  6. Click on Account
  7. Scroll to bottom select "Add account to another device"
  8. Scan QR code
  9. Follow instructions
  10. Proceed to remove authentication from previous device

Removing MFA From Old Devices

To remove Duo from your account follow these instructions:

  1. Go to myapps.uwrf.edu
  2. Click on your name in the top right corner and select Settings
  3. Under Security Methods for the option you wish to remove, click the remove button.

Contact DoTS for additional assistance.

Adding Additional Devices

  1. Visit myapps.uwrf.edu
  2. Select Name --> Settings
  3. Scroll down to Security Methods --> Click the Setup button under Okta Verify OR Security Key or Biometric
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the additional device

Okta Desktop App

This option is only available for Students and Emeriti
  1. Download Okta Verify desktop app (Windows Link | Mac Link)
  2. Select "I agree to the License terms and conditions" click install.
  3. Click "Get Started"
  4. Click "Next"
  5. You should see a text box appear, enter "myapps.uwrf.edu".
  6. A web browser will open a sign in page, enter credentials. 

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Article ID: 165161
Created
Fri 3/21/25 10:48 AM
Modified
Thu 2/12/26 10:18 AM

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