How to add the Google Authenticator App as a Verification Method for your myne.northeaststate.edu Account

Step 1: Install the Google Authenticator App

1. On your mobile device, open the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).
2. Search for Google Authenticator.
3. Download and install the app.

Step 2: Log In to Your Okta Account

1. On a computer, open a web browser and go to your institution’s Okta sign-in page.
2. Sign in with your school username and password.

Note:  you can use your mobile device to log in to your account and authenticate, but you will find it easier to set up using your computer and smartphone together.

Step 3: Select Google Authenticator as a Security Method

1. After entering your password, click the button labeled “Setup” on the authentication option page.

Step 4: Scan the QR Code in the Authenticator app

1. On your phone, open the Google Authenticator app.
2. You will be prompted to use your existing Google account to login. If you don’t have a google account, select “Use Authenticator without an account” at the bottom of the page.
3. If this is your first time using the app you will be taken to a page with a blue button labeled “Add a Code”
4. If you are already using this app for other accounts, Tap the + icon in the upper right corner.
5. Allow this app to use your phone’s camera if prompted.
6. Point your phone’s camera at the QR code displayed on your computer screen.

Step 5: Use your authentication code

A 6-digit code will appear in your Google Authenticator app on your phone.

1. On your computer: Enter that authentication code into the Enter Code field, and click the blue “Verify” button.    Note: The 6-digit authentication code will refresh every 30 seconds.  If you don’t enter the code before it refreshes, you will need to enter the new 6-digit code displayed in the app.
2. Congratulations Google Authenticator is now ready! When logging in, you’ll enter a new 6-digit code from the app each time.