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Broken or Lost Phone - Can't login with Okta

Updated 10/26/2025 12:15:17 PM
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If you lost your phone or your phone is broken such that the device cannot receive Okta pushes or a code from the Okta Verify App:

Obtain another Okta capable device

  • Yubikey
    • Employees are entitled to one Yubikey available through the IT Help Desk (if that is lost, a token can be purchased from the JMU Bookstore)
    • Students can purchase a Yubikey at any time from the JMU Bookstore
    • Once you have obtained your token, contact the IT Help Desk for identity verification and to assist with enrolling that new device in Okta

WiFi enabled device such as an Android/iOS device

  • Backup cell phones/Tablets can be activated as an additional device for your Okta account, as long as they can connect to the internet.
  • Once you have obtained your device, contact the IT Help Desk for identity verification and to assist with enrolling that new device.

 

Symptoms

Broke my phone and cannot access Okta

Lost my Yubikey

Keywords: Phone 2-factor two-factor authentication Okta Yubikey

Call The IT Help Desk

Call 540-568-3555

Related Solutions

  • How to Add or Remove an Okta Device
  • How to Obtain a Yubikey
  • Enrolling in Okta Verify for the First Time Using a Smartphone
  • How to Download/Install Okta Verify on a Smartphone or Tablet
  • What is Okta FastPass and Passwordless Authentication?
Solution ID
240617082749620
Last Modified Date
10/26/2025 12:15:17 PM
Taxonomy
  • Accounts and Access > Okta
Collections
  • External Collection
  • Faculty and Staff Content
  • Student Content

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