MFA Authenticator(s) Reset

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MFA Authenticator(s) reset

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If user has access to their account, they can reset their MFA settings by the following steps.

1. User sign into mySMU Login located on the to top right of https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/

2. Click on your username on the top right and select 'Settings'.

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3. Here you'll have access to reset or setup your Security Methods

    NOTE: SMS (text code by phone) will be phased out in the near future for more secure options.

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Alternatively, the Tier 2 SMU IT technician can reset the MFA authenticators ONLY after validating the requester's identity outlined in the following KB article.

Identity Verification for Account Management, Access and Password Resets

Upon successful identity verification, the technician can move forward with resetting MFA authenticator(s) by following these steps.

1. Locate the user in the Okta dashboard.

2. Click on 'More Actions' > Reset Authenticators

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3. Select the authenticator(s) to reset and click 'Reset Selected Authenticators'

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Article ID: 23408
Created
Mon 12/9/24 5:40 PM
Modified
Thu 1/30/25 12:50 PM