What is Okta Mobile app?

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Okta Mobile is an app for iPads, iPhones, or Android devices. When you launch Okta Mobile, you get one-click access to all your applications managed by Okta. From Okta Mobile you can also enroll in Okta Mobility Management (OMM) if it's configured by your organization.

What is Okta Mobile used for?

Okta Mobile is the mobile app that lets you access all of your applications on a mobile device. Okta Verify is the mobile app that lets you have a second additional factor for authentication.

How do I use the Okta Mobile app?

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  1. Install Okta Mobile on your device.
  2. Open the app.
  3. Sign in by entering your company's Okta sign-in URL (Site name) and your Okta credentials (username and password). Site name is your Okta sign-in URL. …
  4. Optional. Complete the authentication step as prompted by Okta Mobile.

What can Okta see on my phone?

The Okta Mobility Management page displays all the mobile devices that are enrolled in your org. It provides an overview of device enrollment status, security status, operating system (OS) type, and 30-day activity. It also includes a reporting option that allows you to download a CSV file.

Why do I need Okta?

Enterprises use Okta's web-based, single sign-on (SSO) application to provide a single centralised interface to access third-party platforms. Okta helps secure access to popular cloud apps such as Gmail, Office 365, Salesforce, and the plethora of applications employees need to do their job.

Who uses Okta?

Okta's services are built on top of the Amazon Web Services cloud. Okta primarily targets enterprise businesses. Claimed customers as of 2020 include JetBlue, Nordstrom, MGM Resorts International, and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Does Okta Verify track your phone?

Okta Provides Mobile Identity Management The mobile authentication and identity management systems ensure that mobile applications can keep track of who is using them. This is very important for a mobile workforce and web applications that have mobile applications to access them.

How do I add apps to Okta Mobile?

From the Okta Admin Dashboard, go to Applications > Applications > Add Application, and then click Create New App. From Platform, select Native app. Select a Sign on method and then click Create. Select None if you do not want to require credentials or any other sign on method to access the app.

Does the Okta app track you?

Track user activity across your applications Okta logs also provide details about your users' activity, enabling you to quickly detect suspicious activity and troubleshoot issues with user accounts. Some key event types you can use to monitor user activity include: User authentication attempts.