Okta Quick Start Guide

This guide is designed to step you through the initial setup of the Okta Verify application on your device for secure access and single sign-on (SSO) functionality. You must to do the initial setup from a computer, laptop, or a device separate from the device you are setting up the Okta Verify app on.

 

Access your OFTC Dashboard.

In the URL box of your web browser, type in www.oftc.edu to go to the college website.

Click on the MYOFTC DASHBORAD link at the top of the page. Depending on your device, you may need to click a menu symbol then you will see MYOFTC DASHBOARD at the bottom of the list.

Click on the MyOFTC Dashboard Login button.

 

Your email address and password will grant you access to begin the installation process.

Enter your username and click the Next button.

Enter your password and click the Sign In button.

If you see the security question setup screen, click set up.

Set up your security question then click verify.

On the set up multifactor authentication page, select Okta Verify and click the Setup button.

Next you will go through the installation steps for your type of device.

On your device, download the Okta Verify from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install it.

Open the app and follow the instructions to add your account.

For first time installation, you may see the following:

Select Get started

Select Next

Select Add account

Select Organization

Select Skip

Select Yes, ready to scan

You may need to allow camera permission for the app. Your device will notify you to do so.

When prompted, point your camera at the QR code displayed in the browser on the computer.

The installation should complete. Select Finish if it prompts you.

 

If you are unable to scan the QR code, click Can’t scan? on the QR code screen. Select Text me a setup link then click Next.

Put in your number, select Send me the setup link, then follow the instructions sent to you.

 

Click the Finish button to complete the installation and setup process.

 

When complete, you will be taken to your MyOFTC Dashboard homepage.