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How to Reset an Okta Verify Token
Administration
Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine
Multi-Factor Authentication
Overview

To reset an Okta Verify token, sign in to the Okta End-User Dashboard and navigate to the Settings or My Settings menu. Remove the existing Okta Verify enrollment under the security methods, and then follow the on-screen prompts to re-enroll the device.

Resetting an Okta Verify (OV) token allows users to remove an existing device enrollment and transition to a new device. If unable to log in to the dashboard, contact the organization’s help desk for a manual reset.

Applies To
  • Okta Verify (OV)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
  • Okta Classic Engine
Solution

Watch this 2-minute video on resetting an Okta Verify token.

 

How to reset Okta Verify in Okta Identity Engine?

To reset a token in OIE, the end user must remove the existing enrollment under security methods.

  1. Sign in to the Okta End-User Dashboard.
  2. Select the arrow next to the username and go to My Settings. The browser redirects to https://<SUBDOMAIN>.okta.com/account-settings/home.
  3. Click Manage security methods.

Manage security methods

  1. Locate the account for Okta Verify.

Okta Verify

  1. Select Remove to delete the existing enrollment.
  2. Select Yes to confirm removal and verify credentials to proceed.
  3. Alternatively, select Set up another to add an additional device if the organization allows multiple enrollments.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

NOTE: If a factor enrollment policy is applied to the user and requires Okta Verify, a prompt to re-enroll will appear at the next login.

How to reset Okta Verify in Okta Classic Engine?

To reset a token in Okta Classic, the end user must remove the existing enrollment under settings.

  1. Sign in to the Okta End-User Dashboard.
  2. Select the arrow next to the username and go to Settings. The browser redirects to https://<SUBDOMAIN>.okta.com/enduser/settings.
  3. Click Edit Profile.
  4. Verify the password and click Verify.
  5. Verify MFA factor.
  6. Scroll to the Extra Verification section.
  7. Locate Okta Verify and select Remove.

OV image

  1. Confirm the removal by selecting Yes.

Disclaimer

  1. In the Okta Verify row, select Set up and follow the prompts to re-enroll the device. 

Security Methods

NOTE: Alternatively, if a factor enrollment policy is applied to the user and requires Okta Verify, a prompt to re-enroll will appear at the next login.

 

Related References

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How to Reset an Okta Verify Token