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Once you’ve set up your MFA here is what to expect when authenticating

When you'll be prompted to use MFA

  • The first time you log in to a browser that you have not logged into before (or are using Incognito or Private mode)
  • The first time you access UTS systems from a device that you have not logged into before
  • It's been 7 days since you first logged into the browser or device you are using

     
STEP 1
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On the login screen, enter your full UTS email address in the email field. Your full email address usually includes your first name and last name, and may include an additional initial or number e.g. jane.citizen@student.uts.edu.au, jane.g.citizen@student.uts.edu.au, jane.citizen-1@student.uts.edu.au.

Note: Your Student ID email address (i.e. 12345678@student.uts.edu.au) won’t work

Then on the next page enter the same password you use to access your UTS account, and click ‘Sign In’.


STEP 2
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If you have set up push notification with your Okta Verify app your screen will advise you that a push notification has been sent to your mobile device.

Note: If it hasn't been sent automatically then just press the 'Send Push' button on the screen.
 


STEP 3
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On your mobile device, from the push notification pop-up select 'Yes, It's Me'

Note: If it's not showing in your notifications then just open up the Okta Verify app

 


STEP 4
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Once you have verified on your mobile device, your browser will then refresh and you will  have access to your application or the Okta dashboard.
 

 


Using MFA guides

Using MFA with Okta Verify app

When you access your UTS system, either via login.uts.edu.au or via an existing link or bookmark, you will then be prompted to sign in and verify it's really you.

  • On the login screen, enter your UTS student name email address (i.e. firstname.lastname@student.uts.edu.au) and click ‘Next’.
  • Enter your UTS password and click ‘Sign In’.
  • If you have set up push notification with your Okta Verify app your screen will advise you that a push notification has been sent to your mobile device.
    If it hasn't been sent automatically then just press the 'Send Push' button on the screen.
  • On your mobile device, from the push notification select 'Yes, It's Me'
    Note: If it's not showing in your notifications then just open up the Okta Verify app
  • Once you have verified on your mobile device, your browser will then refresh and you will  have access to your application or the Okta dashboard. 

New sign-on notification email

What to expect when authenticating

After signing on from a new device, browser or application that Okta doesn't recognise you should expect to receive an email from the UTS Identity Team (login-noreply@uts.edu.au). These emails serve as another validation tool for you to keep your account secure.

  • If it was you who just signed in then no action needs to be taken.
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  •  If you didn't just log in, then select the blue 'Report Suspicious Activity' button to notify the UTS IT Security team. 
  • It's important to act on these emails as it serves as notifies you that someone that shouldn’t be is trying to access your account. 

Note: Your location for this email is based on the information provided by your internet provider - not Okta. 

University of Technology Sydney - New sign-on detected for your Okta account

Hi [Your Name],

Your Okta Account [your name email address]@uts.edu.au was just used to sign-in from a new or unrecognized device, browser, or application.

Sign-In Details
[Browser details]
[Today's date]
[Your location]
IP: [Your IP address]

Don't recognize this activity?

Your account may have been compromised; we recommend reporting the suspicious activity to your organization.

Report Suspicious Activity

The security of your account is very important to us and we want to ensure that you are updated when important actions are taken.
We were unable to determine if you had previously signed in with this device before. This notification is common if you are signing in a new device, a new browser, have deleted your cookies or are accessing Okta in Incognito Mode.

Need help with MFA?

Head to our 'MFA Help' page or reach out to one of our dedicated MFA Support Services:
 

Phone:  IT Support on +61 2 9514 2222
Hours of operation during sessions:

  • Monday to Friday — 8:00am to 9:30pm AEST/AEDT
  • Saturday and Sunday — 9:00am to 5:00pm AEST/AEDT

Online:  Log an enquiry via serviceconnect.uts.edu.au
 

On campus:  You can contact IT Support by calling 2222 from an internal phone - internal phones are available from Security on Level 3 of Building 1, Broadway (the UTS Tower), from all classrooms, and other locations around UTS campuses.
 

IT Support Centre in-person help: CB10.02.212 Broadway
Hours of operation:

  • Monday to Friday — 9:30am to 4:30pm AEST/AEDT

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation and the Boorooberongal People of the Dharug Nation upon whose ancestral lands our campuses now stand. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands. 

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