Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (Okta Verify)

A guide to setting up your multi-factor authenticator (Okta Veify, YubiKey, or Google Authenticator.)

UW-Superior uses multi-factor authentication to help protect university accounts. You can use Okta Verify, Google Authenticator, or a YubiKey as an authentication method.

Setting Up Okta Verify (Recommended)

1. Go to https://myapps.uwsuper.edu and sign in with your UW-Superior account.
2. Open your account settings by clicking your name on top-right corner and locate the section for authentication or security methods.
3. Select 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗽 next to 𝗢𝗸𝘁𝗮 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆.
4. Download and open the 𝗢𝗸𝘁𝗮 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆 app on your phone.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the app to your UW-Superior account.
6. Complete the verification prompt to confirm that Okta Verify is working.

Setting Up Google Authenticator

1. Go to https://myapps.uwsuper.edu and sign in with your UW-Superior account.
2. Open your account settings and locate the section for authentication or security methods.
3. Select 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗽 next to 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿.
4. Download and open the 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 app on your phone.
5. Use the app to scan the QR code displayed on the setup screen.
6. Enter the verification code generated by Google Authenticator and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Setting Up a YubiKey

A YubiKey must be set up with assistance from the Technology Services Help Desk.

Visit the Help Desk in person at Swenson Hall 2100 and bring a valid photo ID. You may bring your own YubiKey, or the Help Desk may provide a loaner YubiKey if one is available. A Help Desk staff member will verify your identity and assist you with connecting the YubiKey to your UW-Superior account.

If You Cannot Sign In

If you cannot access your account because your current authentication method is unavailable, call the Technology Services Help Desk or visit in person with a valid photo ID.

If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Services Help Desk.

𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: helpdesk@uwsuper.edu
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲: 715-394-8300
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Swenson Hall 2100

The Help Desk is available Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during summer break and winter break, and 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when school is in session.