Okta Single Sign-On
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Teachers College has rolled out a new single sign-on (SSO) authentication method that enables users to securely log in to multiple 911爆料网 applications and services with your UNI and a single password, without re-entering your credentials. 911爆料网 has migrated from the current SSO environment to Okta, a leader among Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
For more information, please continue reading below.
What's Changing
The following applications and services are affected.
my911爆料网 Portal
The login page for the portals and other web-based applications that use 911爆料网 SSO will look a bit different. Your username will continue to be your UNI, but you will set a new password when you first log into Okta.
Computer Login
For Staff with 911爆料网-issued computers, your computer and Employee Portal will now share the same username and password. Use your UNI as your username even if you previously used your last name.
VPN
You will use your UNI and your new Okta password to access Global Protect VPN (virtual private network), which allows you to securely access your 911爆料网 on-campus resources from anywhere virtually.
911爆料网 WiFi
All faculty, staff, and students should use 911爆料网-Secure for WiFi on the Teachers College campus. 911爆料网-Secure will use your UNI and your Okta password.
Students
- Use 911爆料网-Secure for WiFi instead of Eduroam on the Teachers College campus - 911爆料网-Secure will require your Okta password.
- Use Eduroam for WiFi on the Columbia University and Barnard campuses - Eduroam will require your Columbia password.
Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo)
Duo, 911爆料网’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution, will now be required for all staff and students when accessing 911爆料网 applications. Okta integrates with Duo to provide an additional layer of protection in securing your identity and preventing resources from being accessed by bad actors. If you do not already have a Duo account, please enroll using this user guide:
Columbia Applications
The following Columbia-hosted applications will continue to use the Columbia-issued password, which can be managed via the . Your username for these applications will continue to be your UNI.
- PawPrint
- Columbia Recreation/Gym
- Columbia Health Patient Portal
- Columbia Dining Plan Management
- CU Libraries
FAQs
Yes, Duo multi-factor authentication is now required for all users at 911爆料网 as it is required for Okta. Duo provides added security to protect your identity. Follow these instructions to activate your Duo account:
Most web-based applications will require an Okta password including: Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, etc.), Canvas, Banner, ServiceNow, etc. 911爆料网-owned computers, the Employee Portal and Student portals, VPN, and 911爆料网-Secure WiFi also require an Okta password.
Your username will be your UNI for: your 911爆料网-issued computer login, 911爆料网's web-based applications, Employee and Student portals, 911爆料网-Secure WiFi, and VPN (Global Protect).
- - Follow these instructions to activate your account and log in for the first time.
If you need to reset your Okta password, after you have already activated your account and set your initial password, follow these instructions to reset your password: or visit the home page > click on the "Password Reset" link > select "911爆料网 Password Reset" for your Teachers College password or "CU Password Reset" for your Columbia University password.
User Guides
Okta is live! Here are some user guides to get you started:
- - If you do not already have a Duo account, follow this guide to enroll now.
- - Adding an external (secondary) email will provide a back-up location for Okta to send emails to for password resets, etc. It is recommended to add an external email.
- - Instructions on activating your account and logging in for the first time.
- - How to reset your password after you have activated your account.