Using a Custom Username DOMAIN\username for SAML Application

Nov 10, 2023

Okta Classic Engine

Okta Identity Engine

Administration

Overview

Using a Custom Username DOMAIN\username for SAML Application

Applies To

Solution

In the Okta Admin Console, click Applications and click the affected application
Click the Sign On tab
Scroll down and select the Okta Username dropdown
Select the Custom option within the dropdown menu
Enter expression: "XDOMAIN" + toLowerCase(substring( user.firstName, 0, 1)) + toLowerCase(user.lastName)
1. Please NOTE: The expression can work in multiple ways, for example: DOMAIN" + workday.userName can work as well when you have Workday as a profile master
Preview the username, to make sure it matches the format you are looking to achieve.

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