Okta: Unlock Your Account

Environment

Okta, Uniqname Accounts, Friend Accounts

Issue

I am locked out of my Okta account.

Resolution

Unlock Your Account

  1. Go to okta.umich.edu
    1. If your uniqname or email address has been pre-filled, click ‘back to sign in’.
  2. Click Unlock Account?
  3. Enter your uniqname or email address.
  4. Select the email or phone method for verification.

Email Verification

  • Uniqname account: You will receive an account unlock email to your UMICH email, secondary email (usually a personal email), and any mail forwarding addresses you have set up.
    • Click the link sent to your email, or enter the code to unlock your account.
  • Friend account: You will receive an account unlock email to the address associated with your friend account.
    • Click the link sent to your email, or enter the code to unlock your account.

Note: Check your spam folder if you are unable to find the email.

Phone Verification

  1. Choose between receiving a code via text or phone call.
  2. Enter the code you receive to unlock your account.

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance with Okta? Michigan Medicine affiliates, contact HITS. Other U-M affiliates, contact the ITS Service Center.