The only base attributes that you can modify or remove are First Name and Last Name. You can mark these attributes as required or optional for Okta-sourced users.

Depending on your organization’s use cases, sometimes you might need to import users with empty First Name and Last Name attributes. In Okta you must mark the attributes as optional in Okta, or the import fails.

Below are the steps necessary to configure Okta First Name and Last Name as required or optional.

  1. Go to the Okta Admin > Directory > Profile Editor > Click Okta and User (default)

2. Okta will display the list of base attributes. From the list click the blue exclamation mark in the First Name attribute.

3. Now in the First name attribute screen you can select/unselect the Attribute Required based in your organization requirements.

4. Also, you can configure the User permissions which allows you to Hide, Read Only & Read-Write

5. Select the Firstname or Lastname desired behavior and click the Save Attribute button.

Moving forward the Okta Profile will take the changes selected for the Firstname or Lastname.

Gabriel Magarino – Senior Security Manager | IAM Evangelist - Experienced leader with over 20 years in the IT and cybersecurity industry, specializing in Identity & Access Management. Expert in Okta, One Identity, SailPoint (IdentityIQ & IdentityNow), OneLogin, Delinea, and CyberArk. Passionate about exploring IAM and emerging technologies, coaching, and training IAM teams. Holds a Master’s in Computer Science and multiple certifications, including Okta Professional & Administration, One Identity Architect & Instructor, SailPoint Identity Now, ITIL, Scrum Master, among others. Currently pursuing a PhD with a focus on Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.

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