How to Disable MFA for LDAP Interface Authentication
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Multi-Factor Authentication
Okta Identity Engine
Overview
This article provides the steps involved in disabling MFA for LDAP Interface authentication.
Applies To
- Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
- LDAP Interface
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Global Session Policy
Solution
To accomplish this, it is necessary to create a global session policy that allows for the bypassing of MFA. Here are the steps to follow:
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Log in to the Okta Admin Console.
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Navigate to the Security tab and select Global Session Policy.
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Create a new policy by clicking on the Add Policy button.
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Name the policy and select the user group to which the policy should apply.
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Click on the Add Rule button.
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In the Policy Settings section, set AND Authenticates via LDAP Interface from the drop-down menu.
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Set Multifactor authentication (MFA) is to Not required.
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Save the new policy by clicking on the Create Rule button.
