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Receiving "Unable to sign in" Error after Enrolling Okta Verify
Okta Identity Engine
Multi-Factor Authentication
Overview

After setting up Okta Verify on a mobile device, the user receives the below error and cannot log in: 

 

Unable to sign in. Contact support for assistance

 

Error Message

Applies To
  • Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
  • Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
Cause

The authentication policy rule requires PIN or biometric for user verification, but Biometric confirmation is not enabled on the device:

Authentication Policy Rule

Solution

For Android

  1. Open Okta Verify and tap the account.
  2. On the Account details page > Security section, click the toggle for Screen lock confirmation to turn on Biometric confirmation or PIN, pattern, or password confirmation.

 

For iOS:

  1. Open Okta Verify and tap the account.
  2. On the Account Details page > Options section, click the toggle to turn on Face ID or Passcode Confirmation.

 

 

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Receiving "Unable to sign in" Error after Enrolling Okta Verify