> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.iru.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Okta Desktop Password Sync User Experience > Walk through the Okta Desktop Password Sync user experience. See what users encounter when syncing their macOS password with Okta credentials. This guide applies to Mac computers ### About Okta Desktop Password Sync Okta Desktop Password Sync for macOS allows users to synchronize their local macOS account password with their Okta password, providing seamless authentication across systems. ### How It Works Desktop Password Sync for macOS allows users to synchronize their local macOS account password with their Okta password. This integration ensures that when users change their Okta password, their local macOS password automatically updates to match, eliminating the need to manually update passwords across systems. ### Prerequisites * Before registering Okta Verify and setting up Desktop Password Sync, ensure Touch ID has been set up on your computer. ### Initial Registration A notification will be presented showing Registration Required. Click **Register**. Okta Desktop Password Sync registration notification showing the Registration Required message and Register button that needs to be clicked to start the setup process Enter your current computer password when prompted. macOS password prompt dialog showing the password field where users need to enter their current computer password for Okta Desktop Password Sync registration Start the Okta Verify setup process by clicking **Set up** in the popup window. Okta Verify setup popup window showing the Set up button that needs to be clicked to begin the Okta Verify configuration process You will continue the process in your web browser. Okta Desktop Password Sync setup screen showing the message that the process will continue in the web browser Log into your Okta account in your web browser. Okta login page in web browser showing the username and password fields where users need to authenticate with their Okta credentials Once your identity is verified you can close your web browser window. You will be prompted to enable Touch ID. Touch ID setup prompt showing the option to enable Touch ID for Okta Desktop Password Sync authentication Next, you will be prompted to authenticate to sync your Okta password to your local account. Click **Continue**. Okta Desktop Password Sync authentication prompt showing the Continue button to proceed with password synchronization Click **Sign In** on the notification that appears. Okta Desktop Password Sync sign-in notification showing the Sign In button that needs to be clicked to authenticate Enter your Okta password and click **Sign in**. Okta password entry dialog showing the password field and Sign in button for authenticating with Okta credentials You will see a notification letting you know your password has been synchronized. Okta Desktop Password Sync success notification confirming that the password has been synchronized successfully ### Password Changes In Users & Groups settings, in the Password field, the Change button is not available. This is to help keep your Mac password in sync with your Okta password. If your Okta password changes, there are a few ways to change your Mac password to match your Okta password. Until you update your password, you will continue to use your old password to log in to your Mac. #### Okta Verify Notification When you see the **Authentication Required** notification, click **Sign In**. Okta Desktop Password Sync authentication required notification showing the Sign In button for password updates Enter your new Okta password and click **Sign In**. Okta password entry dialog showing the password field and Sign In button for entering the new Okta password You will see a notification that your password has been updated. Okta Desktop Password Sync success notification confirming that the password has been updated successfully #### Lock Screen You can use your new Okta password at the macOS Lock Screen (not the FileVault unlock screen or Login Window) which will automatically update the local account password on successful authentication. macOS Lock Screen showing the password field where users can enter their new Okta password to automatically update their local account password ### System Settings (macOS 14+ Only) After your password is changed in Okta, open **System Settings** and select **Users & Groups**. Click the **info** icon next to your user name. macOS System Settings Users & Groups page showing the info icon next to the user name that needs to be clicked to access user details In the **Platform Single Sign-on** section, click **Authenticate**. macOS System Settings user details page showing the Platform Single Sign-on section with the Authenticate button that needs to be clicked Enter your new Okta password when prompted. macOS password prompt dialog showing the password field where users need to enter their new Okta password for synchronization You will see a notification that your password has been synchronized. Okta Desktop Password Sync success notification confirming that the password has been synchronized successfully through System Settings ### Considerations **Touch ID Requirements**: Touch ID must be set up on your computer before registering Okta Verify and setting up Desktop Password Sync. **Password Management**: The Change button in Users & Groups settings is disabled to maintain synchronization between your Okta password and local macOS password. **Lock Screen vs. Login Window**: Password updates work at the macOS Lock Screen but not at the FileVault unlock screen or Login Window. **System Settings Method**: The System Settings method for password synchronization is only available on macOS 14 and later versions.