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Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

Owned by Sam Kardasz
Last updated: Jan 13, 2025
3 min read

As of 08/13/2024, all SOM faculty and staff are required to use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator for multifactor authentication.

The SMS and phone call options are no longer available due to security concerns.

The Okta Verify app does not track you or take any data from your device.

Your experience may differ slightly from the steps outlined below as our systems are continuously being improved. The main process is the same.

If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact the SOM Help Desk for assistance.

Okta Verify

Method 1 - Smartphone only (No QR code)

RECOMMENDED METHOD!!

1

Download and open the Okta Verify app on your mobile device

2

Click on the Plus button to add Organization

3

If asked to add account from another device, choose Skip

4

When asked “Do you have your QR code” select No, Sign In Instead

5

For “Enter Your Organization’s Sign-In URL” enter NSHE-UNLV

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You will then be prompted to Sign into ACE. Follow the On Screen Instructions to finish enrollment. You should be successfully enrolled after signing into your account.

Method 2 - Smartphone & computer (with QR code)

1

Download the Okta Verify app on your mobile device

2

Log into your Okta dashboard on your computer using your ACE credentials - ace.unlv.edu

3

Click on your name in the top right corner of the screen and choose Settings.

4

Scroll to Extra Verification and select Set up next to Okta Verify.

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Under Okta Verify, choose Setup.

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Select your device type (iPhone or Android).

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You will see a QR code on your computer screen.

  1. Open the Okta Verify app.

    1. If it’s your first time opening the app, you’ll see a brief introduction.

  2. Choose Add Account

  3. Choose Organization

  4. Choose Yes that you have a QR code, then scan the QR code on the screen with your phone’s camera.

    1. You may be prompted to give the app access to your camera.

  5. If prompted, allow push notifications on your device so that you can approve future sign-in notifications quickly.

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Once this is complete, the “Extra Verification” section in your web browser should now show Remove next to Okta Verify.

This means you are good to go!

Google Authenticator

The Google Authenticator app can generate a one-time verification code. In offline mode it allows you to provide a verification method with a limited connection.

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/10956730

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