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Okta Verify Setup for Windows & Mac

This article contains instructions on how to setup Okta Verify on a Mac or Windows PC.

If you haven't already done so, click on the appropriate link below to install Okta Verify on your computer. 


Once the application is downloaded/installed, proceed with the instructions below to complete the setup. 

  1. Open Okta Verify.
  2. Click Get Started.

    Okta Get Started

  3. Click Next.

    Okta How it works

  4. In the New Account text entry field, enter the following url: https://myapps.uwp.edu  > Next.

    Okta New Account url > myapps.uwp.edu

    You will be prompted to "Check your browser".

    Okta Check your browser

  5. From the browser, enter your UW-Parkside Username or Email > Next. 

    Okta UWP username or email

  6. If you've already completed steps 1 and 2 in the Okta enrollment process, the following "Push notification sent" message should appear.

    You will then receive a push notification via the Okta Verify app on your mobile device.

    Okta Push Notification Sent
    Note: If you have not completed steps 1 and 2 in the enrollment process, please review the following document:  https://kb.uwp.edu./131944

  7. Check your phone for the push notification > Click Yes, It's Me.

    Okta Verify push notification for iphone

    Setup is complete!

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Keywordsokta verify windows mac install installation mfa multifactor authentication okta23   Doc ID132195
OwnerLinda W.GroupUW Parkside
Created2023-10-19 10:34:29Updated2023-12-13 11:23:08
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