Multi-Factor Authentication is a technology that provides an added layer of security when you log in to your Union College account.
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Before you begin, take a moment to review the following points.
1. ITS encourages you to enable the Okta Verify app as soon as possible, as SMS authentication will be discontinued by summer 2025.
2. The Okta Verify app will provide the highest level of security, requires very little space on your device, and is the most convenient to use for MFA.
3. The enrollment process should take no more than five to ten minutes. Please take a few moments to review the important information below before you proceed.
What is a Factor?
Enroll in MFA
Enable Okta Verify app
Enable Google Authenticator
Enable YubiKey
How Do I Modify My Factors?
Additional Factors (for unique use cases); contact the ITS Help Desk
A security credential that is used to verify a person's identity when he or she wants to access a secured system or network. Correct factor verification grants appropriate access to the user. In the past, IT organizations have relied on unique usernames (assigned IDs) and passwords or phrases as the primary method of authenticating user identity. As concerns for data security and integrity increase, organizations now use multiple authentication factors to control access to secure data systems and applications.
Please make sure you have your computer and mobile phone with you before you start.
Start by logging in to the Union MyApps portal from any web browser on your computer.
(myapps.union.edu)
Click on the arrow on the top right of the screen. A drop down box will appear.
Select [Settings].
Select [Edit Profile]. You will be prompted to enter your password.
Once your password is entered, you will be brought back to the Account page. Scroll down until you see the "Security Methods" tab.
To continue through this section, please click the links below to continue, depending on the app you would like to select.
Enable Okta Verify app
Enable Google Authenticator
Enable YubiKey
Note: If you wish to enable Okta Verify, we recommend that you download
and install the Okta Verify app to your device before you begin.
Click on the [Set up] button under Okta Verify. You may be prompted to enter your password.
You will be moved to a new page that will begin the setup process. Click "Set Up".
Launch the Okta Verify app and scan the QR Code with your device.
You will receive a message on your device from Okta indicating that
you have authenticated your device.
Note: If you wish to enable Google Authenticator, we recommend that you download and install the app to your device before you begin.
Click on the [Setup] button under Google Authenticator. You may need to verify your password.
You will be moved to a new page that will begin the setup process. Click "Set Up".
Launch the Google Authenticator app and scan the QR Code on the screen. Click [Next].
Enter the authentication code that was sent to your device. Click [Verify].
Please contact Client Services at 518-388-6400 for information and assistance with YubiKey.
Click on the drop-down menu adjacent to your name in the upper-right corner.
Click on the [Settings] button from the drop-down menu.
Click on the green [Edit Profile] button that appears in the upper-right corner.
You will be prompted to enter your Union password.
You will receive a prompt for your current default MFA factor.
You will find the list of Okta factors on the bottom of the screen.
Click on the factor that you would like to [Remove] or [Set up].
Follow the instructions found in this article for the factor(s) you wish to set up. You can follow the instructions below, based on the app you would like to use.
Enable Okta Verify app
Enable Google Authenticator
Enable YubiKey
If you are having difficulty or you have unanswered questions, please contact the Help Desk through the ITS Service Catalog or call (518) 388-6400.