Okta MFA Type

The factor type when using Okta MFA authentication, from the following list:

  • oktaverifywithtotp:

    If the user has already enrolled with Okta MFA TOTP factor, the user must enter the password in the dialog box before querying the data store.

    If the user has not previously enrolled with Okta MFA TOTP factor, the user must use the Okta Verify app to scan the QR code displayed on the browser. Then, the user must enter the password from the app in the dialog box to activate their device.

  • oktaverifywithpush:

    If the user has already enrolled with Okta MFA push factor, a push notification is sent to the user's device. Once the push notification is approved, the user can query the data store.

    If the user has not previously enrolled with Okta MFA push factor, the user must use the Okta Verify app to scan the QR code displayed on the browser.

  • SmsAuthentication:

    If the user has already enrolled with SMS Authentication, the user must enter the password sent to their mobile number in the dialog box before querying the data store.

    If the user has not previously enrolled with SMS Authentication, the user must enter the password sent to their mobile number in the dialog box to register the device.

  • GoogleAuthenticator:

    If the user has already enrolled with Okta MFA Google Authenticator, the user must enter the password in the dialog box before querying the data store.

    If the user has not previously enrolled with Okta MFA Google Authenticator, the user must use the Google Authenticator app to scan the QR code displayed on the browser. Then, the user must enter the password from the app in the dialog box to activate their device.

Key Name Default Value Required

okta_mfa_type

None

Yes, if MFA is required for Okta Authentication.