The University of Michigan will enhance the university’s security by adopting Okta, the industry-leading platform for managing digital identities and access, for Single Sign-On (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA). This transition will enhance the sign-in experience and improve security for the U-M community. New capabilities, including optional passwordless sign-in features such as Face ID, Touch ID, and Windows Hello, will enhance the user experience while protecting university accounts from ever-evolving cybersecurity threats.
Beginning Feb. 25, users will notice new Okta sign-in screens and use Okta Verify, Okta’s MFA application. Information and Technology Services is currently conducting an enrollment period that offers a step-by-step process to prepare your UMICH account for the transition. University community members are encouraged to complete enrollment before the transition to ensure uninterrupted access to U-M web resources.
“Moving to Okta will enhance security for all UMICH account holders and offer additional sign-in options that can improve their overall experience,” said Robert Jones, assistant vice president of Support Services and Emerging Technology, Information and Technology Services.
Until the transition on Feb. 25, users will continue to sign in to access U-M web resources using Weblogin and Duo.
The switch to Okta aligns U-M’s practices with those of peer institutions and supports ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity across the university.
“Faculty and staff who have not yet completed the process are encouraged to enroll with Okta, ahead of the cutover date, to avoid any disruption in access to U-M web resources,” said Jones.
Learn more about the transition to Okta at its.umich.edu/okta-transition.
