Setting Up Okta Verify: Differences Between Okta Classic and Okta Identity Engine (OIE)

May 28, 2025

Okta Classic Engine

Multi-Factor Authentication

Okta Identity Engine

Overview

Considering that Okta Verify mobile enrollment changed after Okta Identity Engine (OIE) migration, this article will explore the differences in the setup process for Okta Verify in Okta Classic and Okta Identity Engine (OIE).

Applies To

Okta Verify
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Cause

After the migration from Okta Classic to Okta Identity Engine (OIE), the Okta Verify enrollment process has been changed, and for security reasons, Setup manually without push notification enrollment method is no longer supported.

Solution

In the table below can be seen the changes in the enrollment flow for Okta Verify for mobile devices.