Add a user manually

If your org is small, you can add users manually as they join your org.

  1. On the Okta Admin Console, go to Directory > People.

  2. Click Add Person.

  3. In the Add Person dialog box, complete these fields:

    • User type: Select the user type for the user. The user type determines the user's profile attributes and what policies apply to the user.
    • First name: Enter the user's first name.
    • Username: Enter the user's email address.
    • Primary email: Accept the auto completed entry, or enter a new email address for the user.
    • Secondary email: Optional. Enter a secondary email address for the user.
    • Groups: Optional. Enter the assigned groups for the user.
    • Password: Select Set by admin and enter a password in the field.
    • User must change password on first login: Clear the check box if you don't want the user to change the password.

  4. Click Save.

  5. Send the user the password.