Important! New Log In Step Impacts All Employees Beginning February 28
CommonSpirit Health is changing how employees log in to Google Workspace which will provide better security primarily for Gmail accounts. When you first sign in to Google on February 28, you will be prompted to set up Okta Verify; please mark your calendar and plan for a few extra minutes to complete the set up.
Okta Verify is similar to Duo — both are used to confirm your identity through your phone which prevents hackers from logging in as you.
Action Required:
- The first time you log in to Google on or after 9 a.m. on February 28, you will be required to enroll your phone* with Okta Verify.
*use of personal mobile device is optional, not required
- Please save the PDF instructions to your desktop to ensure you can follow along with the steps.
- Self-registration will take approximately 10 minutes or less and is only required once.
- After your enrollment is complete, the use of either Okta Verify or Duo will likely only be necessary when working remotely or off the network.
- Prior to the morning of [fill in go-live date], visit and bookmark the Employee Login Guide to view the steps to enroll, how to log in, frequently asked questions, manage your preferences and log in support.
Important!
- Please do NOT delete Duo on your phone. You will still use Duo to log in to some systems and applications. You will use Okta Verify to log in to Gmail, Employee Central and IT Support Center.
- Over the next few months, the systems and applications you sign in to will gradually switch over from Duo to Okta Verify. Please enroll your phone with Okta Verify on February 28 to avoid any potential account access disruptions in the future.
Your attention to this change is appreciated to keep your account safe and our ministry secure.