Multi-Factor Authentication

How to Set-Up Multi-factor Authentication Before You Go

GVSU IT has created a guide for how to set up Multi-factor Authentication.

The steps listed below show how to add MFA to your account. This process can be used when you want to change your MFA settings or add a new device. In the screenshot, we use Okta Verify as an example because Okta Verify allows push notifications, which makes signing in a lot easier than receiving an SMS code or launching Google Auth to type a code.

STEP 1

  

OKTA pt 1

Sign in to Okta, in the upper right-hand corner click on your name and from the drop down menu click on "Settings".

STEP 2

  

OKTA pt2

Click on either "Security methods" on the left hand side or "Manage security methods" in the middle of the screen.

STEP 3

   

okta pt3

Click "Set up" next to the MFA you want to configure. In the screenshot below we use Okta Verify as an example.

STEP 4

  

okta pt 4

Click "Set up" and follow instructions provided by your MFA option

STEP 5

  

okta pt5

Follow the prompts for your specific MFA app. Below is an example of the Okta Verify application. Once the QR code is scanned you have successfully completed adding your MFA.

For further assistance, please contact the IT Service Desk at [email protected], call 616-331-2101, or visit www.gvsu.edu/it.



Page last modified February 4, 2025