Creating users on OKTA

Last Updated : Jun 10, 2026 |

About this task

Use this procedure to add a user who requires SSO capabilities on OKTA.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the OKTA administration portal as an administrator.
  2. Navigate to Directory > People.
  3. Click Add Person.
  4. In First Name, type the first name of the user.
  5. In Last Name, type the last name of the user.
  6. In Username, type a unique identifier for the user.

    You can use the user email address as a username.

  7. In Primary email, type the same value as in Username.
  8. In Group, select either the user group or the administrator group that you created.

    The SSO capabilities are available to members of both groups. Select the administrator group if you want to provide the user with the administrator rights.

  9. Click Save.