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What Factors Can Be Used to Perform a Self-Service Password Reset in Okta Classic Engine
Okta Classic Engine
Multi-Factor Authentication
Overview
This article refers to the various factors that can be utilized to perform a self-service password reset in Okta Classic Engine.
Applies To
  • Okta Classic Engine
  • Self-Service Password Reset
Solution

In Okta Classic, the following factors can be used to perform a self-service password reset:

  1. SMS (text message): A one-time code can be sent to the phone number associated with the Okta account to reset the password.
  2. Voice Call: Send users who have forgotten their password a voice call with an audible password reset code. 
  3. Email: Send users who have forgotten their password an email with a password reset code. 

  1. Security Questions: If this has been established previously, the password can be reset by answering a set of security questions.

 

NOTE: SMS, Voice Call, and Email will only be available if those were enabled under the Password Policy: Security > Authentication > Password > Account Recovery.

 

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What Factors Can Be Used to Perform a Self-Service Password Reset in Okta Classic Engine