Okta FastPass

Okta FastPass is a feature of the Okta Verify app that provides users with a quick, secure, and passwordless sign-in experience. Using Okta FastPass eliminates the need to enter your UMICH password or approve mobile notifications so you can enjoy a hassle-free sign-in experience.

Set up Okta FastPass

Set up Okta FastPass for Mac

Before you begin:

  • If you haven't already done so, you must first enroll in Okta Verify (opens in new window) using a mobile device before you can set up Okta FastPass.
  • Note that your Mac device must be capable of using Touch ID in order to use Okta FastPass.

Are you using a Mac managed by MiWorkspace?

  • If you are using a Mac that is managed by MiWorkspace, the Okta Verify app is already installed on your computer. Click Finder > Applications and look for Okta Verify.
  • If you are using an unmanaged / personal Mac, download Okta Verify (opens in new window).

Set up Okta FastPass

  1. Enable Touch ID if it is not already enabled on your device.
  2. Click Finder > Applications, and then double-click the Okta Verify app to show the app icon in your Mac’s menu bar.
  3. In your Mac's menu bar, click the Okta Verify icon (an "O" icon with a checkmark) and select Open Okta Verify.
    Note: If you don't see the Okta Verify icon in your menu bar, you may have too many other applications open. Close unneeded items in your menu bar to uncover the Okta Verify app icon.

    Mac menu bar with Okta Verify app icon highlighted and Open Okta Verify menu option highlighted.
  4. Click Get Started.
  5. Review the “How it works” information and click Next.
  6. If it is not auto-populated, enter https://okta.umich.edu in the field under New Account, and then click Next. The Okta Sign-in page opens.
  7. Enter your uniqname and click Next.
  8. Click Okta Verify - Get a push notification and complete authentication.
  9. Click Enable to enable Touch ID.
  10. Complete the Touch ID authentication prompt.
  11. Continue with the steps below and Test Okta Fast Pass on your device.

Test Okta FastPass

  1. Open an Incognito/Private browser window, or or use a different browser than the one used to set up Okta FastPass (e.g., if you used Chrome to set up FastPass, use Safari to test it).
  2. Copy/paste the following URL into the new browser window to navigate to the Okta Enrollment Test Login page: https://oktaverify.umich.edu/verify.
  3. Enter your uniqname and click Okta Verify - FastPass to complete authentication and make FastPass your default.

Note: Chrome and Edge users may receive a pop-up asking for permission to look for and connect to any device on your local network. Click Allow. You will only need to do this once. If you click Block, you will not be able to use Okta FastPass on that browser until you reset the permissions.

  1. Complete the Touch ID authentication option.

You are now set up and ready to use Okta FastPass, and you can close any remaining browser windows.

Set up Okta FastPass for Windows

Before you begin:

  • If you haven't already done so, you must first enroll in Okta Verify (opens in new window) using a mobile device before you can set up Okta FastPass.
  • Note that your Windows device must be capable of using Windows Hello in order to use Okta FastPass.

Are you using a Windows computer managed by MiWorkspace?

  • If you are using a Windows computer that is managed by MiWorkspace, the Okta Verify app is already installed on your computer. Search for Okta Verify in your Windows search bar.
  • If you are using an unmanaged / personal Windows computer, download Okta Verify. Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the application.

Set up Okta FastPass

  1. Configure Windows Hello if it is not already configured on your device.
  2. Search for Okta Verify in the Windows search bar and open the application.
  3. Click Get Started.
  4. Review the “How it works” information and click Next.
  5. If it is not auto-populated, enter https://okta.umich.edu in the field under New Account, and then click Next. The Okta Sign-in page opens.
  6. Enter your uniqname and click Next.
  7. Click Okta Verify - Get a push notification and complete authentication.
  8. Click Enable to enable Windows Hello.
  9. Complete the Windows Hello authentication prompt.
  10. Continue with the steps below and Test Okta Fast Pass on your device.

Test Okta FastPass

  1. Open an Incognito/Private browser window, or or use a different browser than the one used to set up Okta FastPass (e.g., if you used Chrome to set up FastPass, use Edge to test it).
  2. Copy/paste the following URL to navigate to the Okta Enrollment Test Login page: https://oktaverify.umich.edu/verify.
  3. Enter your uniqname and click Okta Verify - FastPass to complete authentication and make FastPass your default.
    Note: Chrome and Edge users may receive a pop-up asking for permission to look for and connect to any device on your local network. Click Allow. You will only need to do this once. If you click Block, you will not be able to use Okta FastPass on that browser until you reset the permissions.
  4. Complete the Windows Hello authentication option.

You are now set up and ready to use Okta FastPass, and you can close any remaining browser windows.

Who can use Okta FastPass?

Beginning on February 25, 2026, U-M faculty, staff, students, retirees, and alumni can use FastPass on their laptop or desktop to sign in to their UMICH accounts.

Note: The Okta FastPass feature is not available to Michigan Medicine.

Please Note:

  • Using the Okta FastPass feature is optional.
  • The Okta FastPass feature requires using Windows Hello for Windows devices or Touch ID for macOS.
  • The Okta Verify desktop application is not available for Linux. This is planned on the Okta Roadmap, timeframe is TBD.

How Okta FastPass Works

When signing into your UMICH account, Okta FastPass prompts you to complete a passwordless option in place of entering your uniqname and UMICH password and completing multi-factor authentication.

Depending on the capabilities of your desktop or laptop computer, Okta FastPass allows you to use fingerprint recognition (TouchID for macOS) or facial recognition (Windows Hello).

Why use Okta FastPass?

Okta FastPass offers a faster and more secure authentication experience when accessing your UMICH account. By eliminating passwords and using biometrics for authentication, threat actors will not be able to access your account—they can’t imitate your fingerprint or facial recognition.

FastPass also provides a way to access your UMICH account on your laptop or desktop without using your mobile device. Forget your phone at home? You can still authenticate into your account.

Previous MFA ExperienceNew MFA Experience with Okta FastPass
  1. Sign in on your computer, tablet, or mobile device
  2. Wait for notification on your phone
  3. Pick up phone, unlock it
  4. Enter verification code
  5. Return to computer
  1. Sign in on your computer, tablet, or mobile device and you are automatically verified in the background without entering your password
This method remains available with Okta.Okta FastPass is optional.
Limitation: If you lose your phone or forget it at home, you're locked out until the service center helps you.Key Advantage: Your computer or tablet becomes a backup device—if you don’t have your phone, you can still sign in.

Can you use Okta FastPass without biometrics?

  • Windows: Yes, FastPass can be used with Windows Hello using a PIN.
  • macOS: No, TouchID is required to use FastPass with macOS.
  • Linux: No, Okta FastPass is currently not available for Linux.

Note: Okta does not receive any biometric information used to authenticate with Okta FastPass.