The Okta Browser Plugin offers a number of features that are not well-known. This article will give a brief overview of these features.
- Okta Browser Plugin
- Automatically sign in to apps
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- The Okta Browser Plugin automatically inserts password credentials when navigating to the sign-in page of an Okta-enabled SWA app.
- NOTE: It is recommended that this option be enabled for all trusted SWA apps as it is a per-app setting.
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Automatically initiate an Okta sign-in event
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When navigating directly to an Okta-enabled app without being signed in to Okta, a pop-up banner with a sign-in button will appear. This allows for signing into the Okta account and, subsequently, the app without having to navigate to the Okta End-User Dashboard.
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Automatically fill in credentials on sign-in pages
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If automatic app sign-in is not enabled and navigating directly to the sign-in page of an Okta-enabled SWA app, the pop-up banner will provide an option to auto-fill credentials.
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Automatically insert passwords on password-update pages
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On a password-update page of an Okta-enabled SWA app, the pop-up banner can automatically insert the current password.
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Generate a strong password
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When creating or changing passwords for SWA-based applications, the Okta Browser Plugin auto-generates a strong password that is automatically saved to the Okta account.
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Update passwords
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When changing the password in an Okta-enabled SWA app, the Okta Browser Plugin offers the option to update the Okta account with the new password.
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Quickly jump to Admin Console
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After signing into the Okta End-User Dashboard, the Admin Console can be launched from a link in My Apps.
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Switch between multiple Okta accounts
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When accessing subsequent Okta accounts for the first time, the user will be prompted to trust or reject them. Over time, an easily accessible list of Okta accounts can be created through the Okta Browser Plugin icon.
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Prevent web browsers from saving sign-in credentials
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It is possible to prevent web browsers from saving sign-in credentials for Okta and third-party apps accessed through the Okta End-User Dashboard.
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Create passwords upon sign-up with a new service
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NOTE: This is an Early Access feature. To enable it, contact Okta Support.
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The plugin can be used to create passwords for apps when creating an account. After adding the app to the Okta End-User Dashboard, the app settings panel can be used to modify the sign-in URL.
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