Authenticator reset notifications for end users

When enabled, end users are sent an email notification to inform them that one or more authenticators have been reset for their account.

HealthInsight task recommendations

Enable authenticator reset notifications to inform end users by email that authenticators for their account have been reset.

Okta recommends

Enable this email notification to inform end users when one or more authenticators have been reset or removed.

Security impact

High

End-user impact

Low

End users are sent an email notification if they or an admin reset an authenticator for their account.

Configure authenticator reset notifications

Enable authenticator reset notification emails for end users.

  1. In the Admin Console, go to SecurityGeneral.
  2. Under Security Notification Emails, click Edit.
  3. Set Authenticator reset notification email to Enabled.
  4. Click Save.

If your org has multiple brands, the previous steps affect the default brand only. Complete the following steps for other brands.

  1. In the Admin Console, go to CustomizationsBrands.

  2. Choose the brand that you want, and then click Emails.

  3. Select Authenticator reset notification email.

  4. Click Edit next to audience, and then select All users.

  5. Click Update.

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