Manage Okta Verify accounts on iOS devices
After setting up Okta Verify on your Android device, you can add or reorder accounts in the app. On the Account details page you can view and configure security methods, rename, or delete accounts.
Add an account
In Okta Verify, accounts are displayed in the order in which they were added.
To add an account, tap Add (+) and follow the instructions.
Reorder accounts
- Open Okta Verify.
- Tap the menu (...) > Edit.
- Long press the move handle
of an account and drag it to your location of choice.
- Tap Done.
Rename an account
- Open Okta Verify and tap the account that you want to rename.
- On the Account Details page, go to the Manage Account section and tap Rename Account.
- Enter an intuitive name that helps you easily recognize the account and tap OK.
- Tap Done.
To restore the original name of the account, tap the account name, tap Rename Account, and leave the window blank. Then, tap OK.
Delete an account
Account deletion is permanent. After you delete an account in Okta Verify, you might no longer be able to sign in to the apps associated with the deleted account unless you have other security methods set up.
- Open Okta Verify on your device.
- Tap the menu (…) > Edit.
- Tap Delete next to the account that you want to delete.
- Tap Done.
You can also delete an account from the Account Details page.
- Open Okta Verify and tap the account that you want to delete.
- Go to the Manage account section and tap Delete account.
- Confirm the account deletion and authenticate if prompted.
To delete the app, see Delete the Okta Verify app from an iOS device.
When removing an account, you might be prompted erroneously to set up Okta Verify. Cancel the Set up required prompt. Your Okta Verify account is removed as expected.