- Directories
- Active Directory
NOTE: Before deactivating a directory in Okta, be sure that:
- The directory is not set to source Okta users.
- "Update and Disable" users' options are disabled.
- Delegated Authentication is disabled.
- All connected users have Okta passwords.
Okta Support cannot assist with major infrastructure changes like this. Please reach out to the assigned Account Executive to engage consulting services for this type of action. More information about disabling Delegated Authentication can be found at:
Before deleting an Active Directory integration, it must first be deactivated. A deactivated directory can be reactivated.
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Select Directory Integrations and open the Active Directory integration that needs to be deactivated.
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Click the dropdown next to Active at the top of the window and click Deactivate.
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The directory will now be listed under the Inactive tab of the Directory Integrations page.
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- Once the directory is inactive, proceed with deleting the directory from Okta. Deleting a directory cannot be undone.
- Select the directory in the Inactive list.
- Select the dropdown next to Inactive at the top of the window and click Delete.
