Okta as OAuth provider

Step 1: Setting up Okta as OAuth Provider

With the plugin installed, you can move on to setting up Okta as the OAuth Provider using the steps provided below:

  • Log into Okta Admin Console.
    • OAuth/OpenID/OIDC Single Sign On (SSO), Okta admin console access option.
  • For the developer account, switch to Classic UI to configure the app.
  • Inside the admin console, go to Applications → Applications from the left-hand menu and then click on Create App Integration.
    • Okta Applications tab with the Create App Integration option highlighted.
  • Next, choose OIDC OpenID Connect as the sign-on method and Web as the platform. Proceed by clicking Next.
    • Create new app integration dialog box showing different sign-in methods and application types
  • Upon redirection to the app details page, specify the App integration name and Sign-in redirect URIs. Ensure to copy the Callback URL from the plugin for configuring the Login Redirect URL in your IDP. Click Saveonce you’re done.
    • OAuth/OpenID/OIDC Single Sign On (SSO), New Web App Integration form
  • Next, you’ll be redirected to the My Web App details page. Retrieve the Client ID and Client Secret for future reference.
    • The General tab of My Web App displaying the Client Credentials and Client Secrets