diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d5c8b78..e15a97e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1 +1,24 @@ # Using freeotp with OKTA + +![FreeOTP application](freeotp.jpeg) + +FreeOTP can apparently be used with OKTA, even if Google Authenticator 2FA method +has not been added by your admin. It requires a little dance though. + +1. Replace `jdoe@example.com` by your okta account email. +2. Replace `18c5…927` by whatever you want (most likely a useful comment) +3. Secret is the one you get from OKTA when: + 1. You pretend you have downloaded the Okta Verify application + 2. Click on “I cannot see/use the barcode” + 3. Key is the third option, under manually enter the key. +4. Leave the rest by default. +5. Generate an OTP on FreeOTP and use this 6-digit number as confirmation that + you indeed have activated Okta Verify + +After it accepts it, you should be good to go. + +Okta may try to force you to use one more step to verify some email it sends you +and that Okta Verify app should read. You should be able to avoid that step +by clicking on verify later. + +Let's see how long this works… \ No newline at end of file