Create Users in Okta
This course shows how to manage user accounts in Universal Directory and troubleshoot sign-in issues to ensure users can access apps from the Okta dashboard.
Course snapshot
- Format: On-demand
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Skill Badge: Define Your Users in Okta
- Certification track: Okta Certified Professional Performance Exam
Course summary
Creating users in Okta is key to establishing a centralized and secure system for managing user identities and app access. By managing the lifecycle of Okta user accounts, you can enforce seamless access, eliminate identity risks, and maintain continuous control and visibility across your Okta org.
What skills does the course cover
- Manually create user accounts in Okta.
- Manage user account statuses.
- Troubleshoot common user sign-in issues.
Common questions addressed in the course
What does it mean for a profile to have a Staged status?
New users who are not yet allowed to sign in are assigned a Staged status. It allows an administrator to configure user accounts in advance.
Can I add users using a CSV file?
Yes, using the More actions > Import users from CSV on the People page.