Add custom attributes to a default Okta group profile

Add custom attributes to a default Okta group profile to define additional attributes that are not available in the base attributes.

  1. In the Admin Console, go to DirectoryProfile Editor.
  2. Click the Groups tab.
  3. Click Okta in the Filters list.
  4. Click the Okta group title.
  5. Click Add Attribute.
  6. Complete these fields:
    • Data type: Select one of these data types:
      • string: A chain of zero or more unicode characters (letters, digits, and/or punctuation marks)
      • number: A floating-point decimal in Java's 64-bit Double format. See Platform Specification.
      • boolean: Stores true, false, or null data values
      • integer: Whole numbers in 64-bit Java's Long format
      • string array: A sequential collection of strings
      • number array: A sequential collection of numbers
      • integer array: A sequential collection of integers
    • Display name: Enter a descriptive name for the attribute that will appear in the Admin Console
    • Variable name: Enter an attribute name that can be referenced in mappings
    • Description: Enter a description for the attribute
  7. Optional. Complete the following fields :
    • Enum: Select this check box to define an enumerated list of values. Supports all data types except boolean.
      • Attribute members: Enter the Display names and Values. For example, small, medium, and large.
      • Add Another: Optional. Select this option to add another attribute member.
      • Restriction: Select Value must be unique for each user to require that the attribute is unique for every user
      • Attribute length: Enter the minimum and maximum length of the Value field.
    • Attribute required: Select this check box to indicate the attribute is required.
  8. Click Save.