Configure third-party administrators

Third-party admins can perform administrative actions in the Okta Admin Console, but don't receive Okta admin email notifications and can't contact Okta support. See Third-party administrators.

Enable third-party administrator functionality

1. In the Admin Console, go to Settings > Account.
2. Click Edit on Third-Party Admins.
3. Select the check box, and then click Save.

Grant third-party administrator status to a user

1. In the Admin Console, go to Security > Administrators.
2. Click Add Administrator.
3. Enter the name of the user.
4. Select the Exclude admin from receiving all admin-related communications check box.
5. Select the admin roles this user should have.
6. Click Add Administrator.

Grant third-party administrator status to an existing Okta group

1. In the Admin Console, go to Security > Administrators.
2. Click Add Administrator.
3. Enter the name of the group.
4. Select the Exclude admin from receiving all admin-related communications check box.
5. Select the admin roles this user should have.
6. Click Add Administrator.