Can the Okta IdP Entity ID Be Duplicated
Nov 13, 2025
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Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine
Overview
The Entity ID (also known as the Issuer) is defined as a URI that identifies a SAML entity, such as a SAML Identity Provider (IdP) or Service Provider (SP). This document will review whether the Entity ID can be duplicated or changed in Okta.
Applies To
- Okta Identity Provider (IdP)
- Custom SAML Application
- Okta Integration Network (OIN) Application
- Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Cause
A need may arise to duplicate or change the Entity ID in certain instances.
Solution
- The Entity ID of a SAML application created from the Okta Integration Network (OIN) catalog cannot be modified.
- The Entity ID of a Custom SAML application can be modified.
- By default, the Entity ID is a uniquely generated value for each application.
- To duplicate the Entity ID to an existing value or to change the Entity ID, navigate to General > SAML Settings > Edit > General Settings (Next) > Show Advanced Settings > SAML Issuer ID.
