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# How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for the Windows Login Application in the OKTA Admin Console

> This document provides step-by-step instructions to configure OKTA Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in OKTA Admin Console.

## Introduction

OKTA provides authentication and MFA capabilities that can be integrated with Oloid applications. Configuring OKTA allows admin to establish a secure environment, create applications, and enable MFA for users.

## Prerequisite

You must have **admin access** to the **OKTA Administrator Console**.

## Steps to Add User in OKTA

1. Login to the Okta Admin Account.
   Okta Dashboard screen is displayed.

   ![How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor... - screenshot 1](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/bEARZnmgszlPKna_/images/intercom/13157388/image-a0dcb327.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=bEARZnmgszlPKna_\&q=85\&s=d53f0577397a8e20c9d90135d93fdeff)
2. Click **Directory > People > Add Person.**

   ![How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor... - screenshot 2](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/bEARZnmgszlPKna_/images/intercom/13157388/image-d77c97cc.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=bEARZnmgszlPKna_\&q=85\&s=757cf49dd2cf591ca2d03fa1d0a5c574)

   Add Person pop-up box is displayed.
3. Do the following:
   1. Select **User Type**.
   2. Enter **First name**.
   3. Enter **Last name**.
   4. Enter **Username**.
   5. Enter **Email ID**.
   6. Groups (Optional)
   7. Select **Password**.
   8. **Select** the send user activation email now.
4. Click **Save.**

   ![How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor... - screenshot 3](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/bEARZnmgszlPKna_/images/intercom/13157388/image-7ba7e1d5.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=bEARZnmgszlPKna_\&q=85\&s=e3e8bced113263eda8c529e9d8c375f6)

   The user added successfully, and user screen is displayed.
5. Click on the user.

   ![How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor... - screenshot 4](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/bEARZnmgszlPKna_/images/intercom/13157388/image-bd908653.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=bEARZnmgszlPKna_\&q=85\&s=9fd888dc0b8347ba88cff64bba688c75)

   The user detail page is displayed.

On the address bar, after the **/Users/profile/** in the URL, copy the user ID.

![How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor... - screenshot 5](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/bEARZnmgszlPKna_/images/intercom/13157388/image-5432773e.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=bEARZnmgszlPKna_\&q=85\&s=083652e1f34b12b33b2ad1a05f7ddcaa)

```
For Example: https://your-domain-admin.okta.com/admin/user/profile/00u1abcdEFGHijkLM5d7
```

7. Enter this ID in the **OKTA ID** field in the **Tenant Admin Portal**.
   To navigate the OKTA ID field, go to **Directory > Users > Select User > Other Identifier** section, enter the ID in the **OKTA ID** field.

   ![How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor... - screenshot 6](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/bEARZnmgszlPKna_/images/intercom/13157388/cfcc87ae-e537-499a-b85c-1c2057d8ea20-f8963b7e.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=bEARZnmgszlPKna_\&q=85\&s=03b881207e4425a333e57c4b221e18cb)

   The **OKTA ID** added successfully.
8. User receives an Okta Activation Email on registered email ID, click **Activate Okta Account.**

   ![How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor... - screenshot 7](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/bEARZnmgszlPKna_/images/intercom/13157388/b0ac8bff-5ef3-4135-9032-9a389baafb71-23e8740c.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=bEARZnmgszlPKna_\&q=85\&s=9126c4d06b7ae7167919b5707dbdd0c2)

   The OKTA Change password screen is displayed.
9. Do the following:
   1. Enter **Old Password** in the Old Password field.

   2. Enter **New Password** in the New Password field.

   3. Enter **New Password** in the Repeat password field.

      > [!NOTE]
      >
      > **Note:** Keep New Password same in **New Password** and **Repeat Password** fields.

   4. Click **Change Password**.

      ![How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor... - screenshot 8](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/bEARZnmgszlPKna_/images/intercom/13157388/image-d6aadbe4.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=bEARZnmgszlPKna_\&q=85\&s=9f17b6c78f25a5db6061e72b6028f7c5)

      The Password is changed successfully, and you will be redirected to the OKTA user dashboard screen.
10. Go to **User Profile > Settings**.

    ![How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor... - screenshot 9](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/bEARZnmgszlPKna_/images/intercom/13157388/image-2294089f.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=bEARZnmgszlPKna_\&q=85\&s=84e72650b735a910b4508c80a68d12db)

    The Settings page is displayed.
11. Click **Set up**.

    ![How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor... - screenshot 10](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/bEARZnmgszlPKna_/images/intercom/13157388/image-757f1ec0.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=bEARZnmgszlPKna_\&q=85\&s=2221c9f2c276e932e5fe6c50a8948bf8)

    The Set up multifactor authentication screen is displayed.
12. Click **Setup**.

    ![How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor... - screenshot 11](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/bEARZnmgszlPKna_/images/intercom/13157388/image-85fb928b.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=bEARZnmgszlPKna_\&q=85\&s=3cd6145d3c424a0130b3a8eb0ac9579a)

    The Setup OKTA Verify screen is displayed.
13. Select the device i.e., **iPhone** or **Android**.

    ![How to Configure OKTA Multi-Factor... - screenshot 12](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/bEARZnmgszlPKna_/images/intercom/13157388/image-95e8b738.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=bEARZnmgszlPKna_\&q=85\&s=7129482095079bb2ec7c2badff653730)

    The QR code screen is displayed.
14. Open the OKTA verify application from your device and scan the QR code.

    > [!NOTE]
    >
    > **Note:** Make sure that OKTA Verify application is installed in your device.

    OKTA Verify is configured successfully.

### Related Articles

[How to Enable OKTA MFA Credential for Windows Login Application in the Tenant Admin Portal](https://oloid.help/en/articles/12888385-how-to-enable-okta-mfa-credential-for-windows-login-application-in-the-tenant-admin-portal).

[How to Configure OKTA Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for Windows Login Application in the Tenant Admin Portal](https://oloid.help/en/articles/13165352-how-to-configure-okta-multi-factor-authentication-mfa-for-windows-login-application-in-the-tenant-admin-portal)
