What API Calls Generate Events in Okta System Log
Apr 2, 2026
Administration
Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine
Overview
The article explains which API calls generate events in the Okta system log.
Applies To
- API
- System Log
- Okta Classic Engine
- Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
Solution
GET API calls do not generate events in the system log, since they only query the org and list information.POST API calls do generate events in the system log, since they directly create, update or modify something in the org.
NOTE: As an exception to the above, not all POST or PUT API calls will generate events in the system log. The system log records events by using a predetermined list of eventTypes as published in the Event Types Catalog. If the specific event does not fall under a type listed in the Event Types Catalog, there will be no associated entry in the system log (for example, changes to a user account's security questions).
