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How to Assign Admin Roles to a User
Administration
Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine
Overview

This article describes the steps an Okta Admin can use to assign an Admin Role to another User.

Applies To
  • Okta Administration
  • Admin Role
Solution

Please follow the steps below or review the video to assign an Admin Role to a User. We recommend reviewing the linked article below for detailed information on each Role.
 


 

  1. Log in to the Admin Console and navigate to Security > Administrators.
  2. Click Add Administrator.
  3. Under Select Admin, type the user's email or username and select them from the resulting search.

user's email or username

       4. Select the Role that the user should have and click Save Changes.

 

NOTE: Only Super Administrators can manage Admins in Okta. For more details on the Administrator Roles and Privileges, please review Administrators documentation. Additionally, Admin Roles are consolidated. This means if a User is granted Group and App Administrator rights, they will have combined access to both Roles.

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How to Assign Admin Roles to a User