Push notification - Okta Verify

concept australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read push-notification-okta-verify.md

The Okta Verify app push notification enables users to securely approve authentication requests directly on their enrolled mobile devices.

During authentication, users receive a push notification through the Okta Verify app, enabling them to review request details and approve access without manually entering a verification code.

Use case

Okta Verify push notification is a second factor option for ServiceNow AI Platform authentication flows, providing additional security. Push notification - Okta Verify factor can also be used for step-up authentication. For more information, see Step-up authentication.

Key strengths

The Okta Verify push notification method offers the following advantages:

Users approve authentication without entering a verification code.
Resilient against various attack vectors, reinforcing the authentication process.

Important considerations

While Okta Verify push notification is a secure and convenient authentication method, there are few considerations to keep in mind:

Connectivity: requires a reliable internet connection and a compatible mobile device.
User Vigilance: Users should carefully review each authentication prompt to help prevent unintended approvals.
Device Security: Registered devices must be protected with screen locks or biometric safeguards to help prevent unauthorized access.
Device Re-enrollment: If a device is replaced or reset, users must re-enroll to maintain uninterrupted authentication.

Okta Verify push notification enhances organizational security while providing an authentication experience. For detailed configuration instructions, see Configure Push notification - Okta Verify.

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# Push notification - Okta Verify

The **Okta Verify** app push notification enables users to securely approve authentication requests directly on their enrolled mobile devices.

During authentication, users receive a push notification through the **Okta Verify** app, enabling them to review request details and approve access without manually entering a verification code.

## Use case

**Okta Verify** push notification is a second factor option for ServiceNow AI Platform authentication flows, providing additional security. Push notification - Okta Verify factor can also be used for step-up authentication. For more information, see [Step-up authentication](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-security/authentication/step-up-authentication.md).

## Key strengths

The **Okta Verify** push notification method offers the following advantages:

-   Users approve authentication without entering a verification code.
-   Resilient against various attack vectors, reinforcing the authentication process.

## Important considerations

While **Okta Verify** push notification is a secure and convenient authentication method, there are few considerations to keep in mind:

-   Connectivity: requires a reliable internet connection and a compatible mobile device.
-   User Vigilance: Users should carefully review each authentication prompt to help prevent unintended approvals.
-   Device Security: Registered devices must be protected with screen locks or biometric safeguards to help prevent unauthorized access.
-   Device Re-enrollment: If a device is replaced or reset, users must re-enroll to maintain uninterrupted authentication.

**Okta Verify** push notification enhances organizational security while providing an authentication experience. For detailed configuration instructions, see [Configure Push notification - Okta Verify](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-security/authentication/configure-okta-verify-push-notification.md).