Add your Okta tenant information and API token in the Workspace ONE Access console to enable Workspace ONE Access to connect to the Okta tenant to retrieve Okta apps and user entitlements. This is a one-time, initial configuration task.

Before you configure the tenant information in Workspace ONE Access, obtain an API token from the Okta Admin console.

Obtain Okta API Token

Obtain an Okta API token from the Okta Admin console. Workspace ONE Access requires the Okta API token to connect with the Okta tenant and retrieve apps.

The token expires 30 days after it is last used. Each time the token is used, the expiry date is extended by 30 days.

Procedure

  1. In the Okta Admin console, click Security > API.
  2. Click Create Token.

    Create token button

  3. Enter a name for the token, then click Create Token.

    Create Token window

  4. Copy and save the token for use in the next task.
    Note: After you close the window, you cannot view the token again.

What to do next

Configure Okta tenant information in the Workspace ONE Access console.

Configure Okta Tenant Information in Workspace ONE Access

In the Workspace ONE Access console, enter your Okta tenant information, which is required for Workspace ONE Access to connect to the Okta tenant and retrieve apps. You need to specify the Okta Cloud URL, API token, and user search attribute.

Prerequisites

You have obtained an API token from the Okta Admin console.

Procedure

  1. In the Workspace ONE Access console, select Integrations > Okta Catalog.
  2. Enter the Okta tenant information.
    Option Description
    Okta Cloud URL Enter your Okta tenant URL. For example, https://mytenant.example.com.
    Okta API Token Enter the Okta API Token you created in Obtain Okta API Token.
    User Search Parameter Select the user attribute to be used to search for users in the Okta directory. You can search by userName, email, or userPrincipalName.
    For example:

    Okta tab

  3. Click Save.