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Okta Verify – One-Time-Password Setup

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Okta Verify – One-Time-Password Setup 2025-09-16T14:12:35+00:00

Okta Verify

One-Time-Password (OTP) App Setup

These instructions will show you how to connect a One-Time-Password (OTP) app with your Highline accounts for added security.

What is a One-Time-Password app?

A One-Time-Password app is one of the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) methods available for verifying your identity in order to access your Highline tools and websites. It works by providing a 6-digit code you can enter or a QR code you can scan in the verification screen to gain access.  This works for most of your key Highline student tools.

Instructions: Set Up A One-Time-Password App with your Highline Accounts

Step 1

Install a One-Time-Password app on your Mobile Device:

  • Some popular options are Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, and Authy.
  • If you already use any of these apps for another service, you can configure them for Highline’s MyApps as well.
  • While the setting in Okta calls out Google Authenticator specifically, all OTP apps use the same standard and can be configured to use this option.

Step 2

Go to the Highline’s MyApps Dashboard.

Sign in with your Highline username and password, and click the ‘Sign In’ button.

Highline MyApps Dashboard sign in page, use your myHighline credentials

Step 3

Go to your user settings using the dropdown menu in the upper right corner of the dashboard.

MyApps Dashboard Drop-Down menu with your highine email address at top. The 'Settings' option is highlighted. Other options are 'Preferences,' 'Recent Activity,' and 'Sign Out.'

Step 4

In the ‘Security Methods’ section, choose ‘Set Up’ next to Google Authenticator. You will be asked to authenticate with an existing MFA method and/or your password.

MyApps Dashboard settings, security methods section. Available methods to set up are Okta Verify, Security Key or Biometric Authenticator, or Google Authenticator.

Step 5

In the ‘Set up security methods’ dialog box for Google Authenticator, click the ‘Set up’ button.

MyApps Security Method Set Up Google Authenticator by entering temporary code generated from the Google Authenticator app. Click the 'set up' button to initiate.

Step 6

Open the One Time Password (OTP) app that you would like to use and follow the app’s instructions to scan the QR code and add the account.

  • Note:  While the Okta setting says Google Authenticator, this will also work with any other OTP app that uses the standard QR code method, such as Microsoft Authenticator or Authy. Brief instructions for setting up each of these apps can be found at Okta – OTP App Examples & Instructions.

After you have scanned the QR code in your app of choice, click ‘Next.’

  • Note:  If you are using a OTP app on a device without a camera and cannot scan the QR code, you can click ‘Can’t scan’ to get the full seed code to enter into your OTP app instead.

HighlineOkta set up Google Authenticator, scan qr code

Step 7

Once the code is scanned, your application will provide you with a 6-digit code.  Use that code in the ‘Enter code’ field and then click the ‘Verify’ button.

HighlineOkta set up Google Authenticator, enter code

You are now ready to use your OTP app as an MFA factor.  When asked for a code for future logins, open your app and find the code for myapps.highline.edu and enter it.

Questions?