How to Set Up MultiFactor Authentication with Okta Verify

What is MultiFactor Authentication?

MultiFactor authentication is an authentication method in which a user is granted access only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence (or factors) to an authentication mechanism. In this case, it will mean your login credentials along with an access code pushed to a mobile device.

We use this here at Vox Media to keep employee accounts secure throughout your day to day workflow, and this document will walk you through how to set it up prior to your first day with us.

Steps to Set up Your MultiFactor Authentication?

1. On a separate computer or on the mobile device you will be authorizing as a factor, proceed to our single sign on portal called Okta, accessible atlogin.voxmedia.com
   1. Enter your provided company login credentials. Your credentials will be as follows: [pic 1]
      1. Username: firstname.lastname
      2. Password: firstname.lastname!
   2. Select Setup under Okta Verify[pic 2]
   3. Select between supported device types, iPhone or Android. Once selected, you will be presented with a link to your device’s app store to download the app if not preinstalled.
2. Next step is to authorize your chosen application. 
   1. You will be presented with a QR Barcode to scan with your mobile device’s camera. If you are logging in on a separate computer, you will be able to open up the application and grant it access to your camera to scan the barcode. Once scanned, your setup is complete[pic 3]
   2. If you are setting this up entirely on your mobile device, instead select the “can’t scan?” option listed below the barcode
      1. You will be given the option to be sent an activation link
         1. Select SMS or Email, open the link from your mobile device[pic 4 & 5]
         2. Once the link is clicked, webpage will open to redirect you back to the Okta Verify app and finalize set up[pic 6]