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Fido2 WebAuthn is Unsupported for Remote Desktop Connections with Okta Windows Credential Provider
Okta Classic Engine
Multi-Factor Authentication
Okta Identity Engine
Overview
Fido2 WebAuthn is not supported for Remote Desktop with the Okta Windows Credential Provider.
Applies To
  • Okta Windows Credential Provider
  • FIDO2 WebAuthn
  • Remote Desktop (RDP)
Cause

Okta Windows Credential Provider uses a core version of IE/Edge (embedded browser). As such, FIDO2 webauthn is not supported/functional, as Okta does not support embedded web browsers for WebAuthn-based user verification documentation.

Solution

Allow the use of another MFA Factor, such as Okta Verify, SMS, Phone, Yubikey, or similar OTP.

A potential workaround to implement biometrics would be through Okta Verify.
 

  1. Okta Classic Engine

From the Admin Console, navigate to Security > Multifactor.

  • If Okta Verify is not enabled, enable it and click Edit.

    • Enable the "Require Touch ID or Face ID for Okta Verify (only on iOS)" option.

  1. Okta Identity Engine

From the Admin Console, navigate to Security > Authenticators.

  • On the Setup tab, click the actions drop-down corresponding to Okta Verify, and choose Edit.

    • From here, modify "User verification" from "Preferred" to "Required".

 

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Fido2 WebAuthn is Unsupported for Remote Desktop Connections with Okta Windows Credential Provider