Google Chrome
Setting Up Google Chrome as your Default Browser
Before we move forward, it’s critical to set Google Chrome as your Default Browser.
- Open System Settings.
- In the search bar, type “Default web browser” and select the option that appears.
- Scroll down to the Default web browser section and select Google Chrome to make it your default browser.
Setting up Okta Fastpass to work with Google Chrome
Note: If you don’t see the Okta Verify app on your computer, please don’t install it from the App store. Ensure that you have completed all updates from the Managed Software Center →. If the Managed Software Center is not on your computer, please follow this link → to manually install it. It is critical for Okta Verify to be installed by the Managed Software Center.
Okta FastPass provides a quick, easy and secure way to sign in and helps protect you from phishing.
Before setting up Okta Verify, ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both your MacBook and on your mobile device.
To confirm this on your MacBook, click on the Control Center icon in the top right corner.
Now make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your mobile device. Use your control center or mobile Settings to toggle Bluetooth on.
- Once you confirm that your Bluetooth is on for your computer and mobile device. Open Google Chrome.
- Click on “Sign In.”
- Enter the email address you received in your Welcome Email and the password you set.
- For the Okta Screen, enter your username and password
- Click “Use Okta Fastpass.”
- Click “Open Okta Verify.”
- An Okta prompt will appear. Click “Get Started.”
- After clicking “Get Started,” Google Chrome will prompt you to sign in to Okta.
- Once signed in to Okta, select “Get a push notification.” A notification will be sent to your phone for authentication.
- If authentication is successful, you will see a message in Google Chrome that says “Your identity is verified.”
- A new screen in Okta Verify will appear, asking you to enable Touch ID or password confirmation. Click “Enable.”
- If Touch ID is successfully added, you will land on the confirmation screen. And, a Okta Verify prompt will ask you to use your Touch ID.
Signing into Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome.
- Click the profile icon in the top right corner.
- Click “Turn on sync…”
- Select “Use Okta Fastpass.”
- An Okta Verify screen will appear. Use your Touch ID or password to verify your identity.
- Once verified, Google Chrome will reopen. Click “Continue” on the Identity Verification screen.
- Click “Continue” on the “Your organization will manage this profile” screen.
- Click “Yes, I’m In” on the “Turn on sync” screen.
- After signing in, you will see your Chrome extensions installed, such as the Square Go Links extension.
