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How to Delete a Factor Using Postman API

Okta Classic Engine
Multi-Factor Authentication

Overview

This article will provide steps on how to delete a factor for a specific user, this can also be done to remove the Okta Verify OTP factor for users.

Applies To

  • Postman
  • Factors Collection
  • Users Collection
  • Okta Classic Engine

Solution

  1. Install and configure Postman.
  2. Import the Postman Users and Factors Collection.

  3. Obtain the ${userId} as documented.

    GET userID  
  4. Obtain the ${factorId} as documented.

    GET factorID  
In the response, the FactorID will be in this form.
 
FactorID 
  1. Delete the factor associated with the specified use as documented.

Delete factor

NOTE: The endpoint will reject the DELETE call if the factor being deleted is not in ACTIVE or PENDING_VERIFICATION state.

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